2020 Audi A4 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 Audi A4 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 127 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,060 | 282 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 91 | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 43 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 3 |
| Communication | 2 | 0 |
2020 Audi A4
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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.