AI Damage2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA: common problems
The maker issued 33 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 33
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
- dual-clutch (DCT), 8-speed
Drive: AWD, FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has produced certain MY 2021-2022…
Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has produced certain MY 2021-2022 A-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, GLEClass, GLS-Class, and AMG GT (177, 118…
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that…
- Complaint Squeaking noise from area of input shaft of electric steering Cause Inadequate lubrication
Remedy Grease/lubricate sealing area of input shaft. ⢠The steering components can be greased/lubricated while they are still installed
- Complaint Customer states after a bus sleep the SiriusXM category changes from "My Favorites" to…
Complaint Customer states after a bus sleep the SiriusXM category changes from "My Favorites" to "All Stations" or a different category. Sometimes, the "My Favorites" category will be…
- Complaint Vibrations in steering at speeds lower than 30 mph
Possible when turning and also partly noticeable after changing to winter or all-season tires. Cause Controller stability of steering software, caused by reduced friction in steering (tolerance for production +…
- Complaint The Apple Carplay interface cannot be controlled via the center console touchpad or the…
Complaint The Apple Carplay interface cannot be controlled via the center console touchpad or the right-hand steering wheel touchpad. Cause A setting on the iPhone may prevent control via the touchpad Remedy To remedy…
- Complaint - Vehicle cannot be unlocked/ vehicle does not start - Display message in instrument cluster…
Complaint - Vehicle cannot be unlocked/ vehicle does not start - Display message in instrument cluster "Battery - Start Engine - see Operator's Manual Cause Root cause is a bus keepawake in either the Headlight control…
- Complaint Noises from the area of the steering column
Creaking - Squeaking - Chattering - Humming - Grinding Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the steering column. Remedy Check surrounding area of the steering column for possible noises…
- Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain…
Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (âMYâ) 2020-2022 A-Class, C-Class, CLAClass, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, and…
- Complaint Volume and bass level too low Cause Current sound amp (N40/3) software release. Important
⢠On vehicles with standard sound, the rear subwoofer (H21/35) emits the engine sound only (if equipped with M139 engine) ⢠On vehicles with code 853 (Advanced Sound) or 810 (Premium Sound), the rear subwoofer…
- Complaint Fault message (yellow) in instrument cluster and TPM warning lamp
Individual or all tire pressure sensors are not recognized. Tire pressure monitoring system nonfunctional / temporarily unavailable. Cause Tires with excessively-large radio signal attenuation interfere with…
- Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that certain MY 2021-2022…
Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that certain MY 2021-2022 CLA-Class, A-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class (118, 177, 213, 238, 247, 253, and 257…
NHTSA lists 33 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 33 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA?
NHTSA lists 33 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.