2020 Acura TLX vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Acura TLX | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 62 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 282 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3 |
| Power Train | 7 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
2020 Acura TLX
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.