2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at 23–29 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
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 CLA45, CLA 250.
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.
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, newest first.
Tires
NHTSA 23V232000Reported Mar 31, 2023
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2023040004)
Units affected
3 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 AMG CLA 45 vehicles. The tires may leak air.
Risk
A sudden loss of air pressure from a tire may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040004.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2023 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.
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.
2023 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.
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.
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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class owner complaints
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, most recently on Dec 30, 2025. 2 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Unknown or other
3
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
