Model year 2027 · Compact Cars

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at 33 mpg combined (gas versions) and 109–126 MPGe combined with 312–374 miles of EPA-rated range across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

33

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CLA 220.

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.

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, newest first.

Seat belts: Front

NHTSA 26V636000 Reported Oct 2, 2026
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Units affected
4 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2027 CLA 220 vehicles. A component of the left front seat belt may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk
A seat belt with an incorrectly installed component may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
CLA 2201.5L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium29/39/33 mpg—$2,500273
CLA250 Plus with EQ TechElectric (200 kW ACPM 3-Phase)Single-speedRear-Wheel DriveElectricity112/105/109 MPGe317 mi
31 kWh/100 mi		$7000
CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22)Electric (200 kW ACPM 3-Phase)Single-speedRear-Wheel DriveElectricity127/124/126 MPGe374 mi
27 kWh/100 mi		$6000
CLA350 4matic with EQ TechElectric (81 and 210 kW ACPM 3-Phase)Automatic 2-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity120/115/118 MPGe312 mi
29 kWh/100 mi		$6500

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.

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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.

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class received since January 1, 2015.

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
2026 CLA-Class23–30 mpg · 109–126 MPGe11—
2025 CLA-Class23–30 mpg01—
2024 CLA-Class23–30 mpg02—
2023 CLA-Class23–29 mpg16—
2022 CLA-Class23–29 mpg05—
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—

All Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 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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