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Mercedes-Benz CLA250Model year report

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
65,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine (3) and electrical system (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 51 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11241872, filed 2019-08

Engine: “The cam shaft intake and exhaust adjusters need to be replaced at 77k mi, this is a $5k repair. I initially replaced the cam shaft position senors at 65k mi and the vehicle has been regularly serviced. Consistent with reports across the country this cam shaft component will fail around 50k-80k miles and at that point the repair is 2/3 the value of the car if it was in good working order. No engine should give out after 75k miles, this component needs to be recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #11301361, filed 2020-01, 77,000 miles

Fuel system: “When attempting to pass or pulling out onto road way the car will suddenly lose power, check engine light comes on. This leaves the drivers in a very dangerous situation with on-coming traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #11310832, filed 2020-02, 40,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 56,000 and 77,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2520%25–5040%50–7540%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 65,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017201920204
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 51 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 51 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLA250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20236—0—29—Too new
20217—5—29—Not enough data
20202015,93411—28—Rising
20192335,0006—29—Rising
20184127,0009—2934 · FewerRising
20172839,38110—2943 · TypicalStable
20166737,0008—3074 · MoreStable
20156136,9547—3050 · TypicalStable
201417916,7686—30100 · MoreFalling
2013970,0000———Not enough data
2012765,0000———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz CLA250 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 56,000 and 77,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.