NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class Safety Record
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has not undergone federal crash testing, leaving its occupant protection unrated by NHTSA. This absence means the model carries no star ratings and no computed Safety Index. The recall and complaint record is light, with zero open recall campaigns on file. Six owner-reported complaints comprise the total for the model year. This narrow dataset provides no basis for evaluating crashworthiness.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls within a Light recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class?
The 2023 CLA-Class enters the market with a notable absence of federal recalls, indicating that no manufacturer-acknowledged safety defects have prompted a federal remedy for this model year. Its complaint record is similarly sparse, with only six unverified reports. However, within this small complaint pool, two alleged crashes and two alleged injuries warrant attention as potential signals. No adjacent model years have undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving no federal crash results to serve as a structural or platform proxy for this generation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class have any recalls?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has zero recalls on file. No recall campaigns have been issued for this model year, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories are associated with it in the NHTSA record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class?
Six owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year. The top reported components are Unknown or Other (three allegations), Air Bags (one), Steering (one), Electrical System (one), and Engine (one). Two complaints allege a crash and two allege an injury. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class?
Before purchasing a specific 2023 CLA-Class, run the VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall has been issued or remains unrepaired on that individual vehicle. Zero fleet-level recalls does not guarantee a clean result for every individual VIN.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 CLA-Class, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, meaning no manufacturer-acknowledged safety defect has generated a federal remedy.
- Six unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with the most frequently cited component category being Unknown or Other, followed by Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System, and Engine.
- Two of the six complaints allege a crash and two allege an injury, all unverified allegations. Prospective owners should check their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov for any individual recall status.
FAQ2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class safety questions
Was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.