Model year 2022 · Compact Cars

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at 23–29 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

23–29

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as AMG CLA35, AMG CLA45, CLA 250, CLA 250 4MATIC.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
AMG CLA35 4matic2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400366
AMG CLA45 4matic2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium20/28/23 mpg$3,550392
CLA2502.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium25/36/29 mpg$2,850309
CLA250 4matic2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium24/33/27 mpg$3,050322

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 4 DR 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, most recently on Sep 17, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other2
Engine1
Service brakes1
Structure: Body1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 CLA-Class33 mpg · 109–126 MPGe10—
2026 CLA-Class23–30 mpg · 109–126 MPGe11—
2025 CLA-Class23–30 mpg01—
2024 CLA-Class23–30 mpg02—
2023 CLA-Class23–29 mpg16—
2021 CLA-Class23–29 mpg69—
2020 CLA-Class23–28 mpg1325—
2019 CLA-Class26–29 mpg623—
2018 CLA-Class26–29 mpg1047—
2017 CLA-Class26–29 mpg1028—
2016 CLA-Class26–30 mpg968—
2015 CLA-Class26–30 mpg764—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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