2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 air bags problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My mechanic said that he believes there is a recall on a recalled part this was previously repaired per Mercedes notice of safety recall dated April 2018. The recall remedy provided by the manufacturer has failed to permanently fix the safety defect, and the vehicle remains unsafe to drive. "On…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may…Campaign 19V892000 · Dec 16, 2019
- Driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering…Campaign 17V627000 · Oct 6, 2017
Air Bags problems in other CLA250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CLA250 | 5 | 19% |
| 2015 CLA250 | 8 | 13% |
| 2014 CLA250 | 11 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.