The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset. EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 30 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 126 MPGe with an estimated range of 374 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA belongs to the 2nd generation (C118) CLA platform spanning model years 2020–2026.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 23–30 MPG (7 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 127 MPGe | 124 MPGe | 126 MPGe | 374 mi | $600 / yr |
| CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 120 MPGe | 115 MPGe | 118 MPGe | 312 mi | $650 / yr |
| CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 112 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 109 MPGe | 317 mi | $700 / yr |
| CLA250 Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM8) | 26 MPG | 36 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| CLA250 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM8) | 25 MPG | 34 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| AMG CLA35 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM8) | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| AMG CLA45 S 4matic | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM8) | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA?
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA.
View all 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.