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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2024 Mercedes-Benz Cla

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
3Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ CLA

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA is a compact luxury sedan competing in one of the most crowded premium entry-level segments on the market. Styled as an accessible gateway into the Mercedes-Benz lineup, it targets younger buyers and urban professionals who want German badge prestige and sleek fastback proportions without stepping up to the larger C-Class price point.

VERDICT

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Cla has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the CLA for its striking exterior styling, upscale cabin materials, and the intuitive MBUX infotainment interface. Driving dynamics are described as composed and refined for the segment, though ride comfort on lower trims can feel firm. Some reviewers note the rear seating space feels tight for a sedan, and value relative to non-luxury competitors draws occasional scrutiny.

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NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Cla at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 2Unknown Or Other 2Engine 1
Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Cla 2024. Methodology · Disclosure