The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla35 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,049,461 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the back over prevention. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23V7320002023-11-0142,742 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be…
Consequence
Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error…
Consequence
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact…
BACK OVER PREVENTION22V2320002022-04-08126,443 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview…
Consequence
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22V1250002022-03-044 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG CLA 35 and 2021 GLA 250 vehicles. The rear brake caliper housing fasteners may be loose, which can reduce brake performance or cause rear brake components to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, detached brake components can create a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash for other drivers.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners on the rear brake caliper housings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
BACK OVER PREVENTION21V3540002021-05-14343,191 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system…
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The…
Consequence
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC and CLA35 AMG 4MATIC, 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC and GLS580 4MATIC and 2021 GLE53 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG 4MATIC, GLS63 AMG 4MATIC and Maybach GLS600 4MATIC vehicles. The instrument cluster software may…
Consequence
If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030019.
Complaints by component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz amg cla35. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the rearview camera failure. The dealer informed the contact that the rear brake pads and discs had failed…”
“The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz amg cla35. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the rearview camera failure. The dealer informed the contact that the rear brake pads and discs had failed…”
“The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz amg cla35. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v354000 (back over prevention, electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…”
“The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz amg cla35. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v354000 (back over prevention, electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…”
“The contact's boyfriend owns a 2020 mercedes-benz cla35. The contact's boyfriend received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v354000 (back over prevention, electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the issue each month…”
“The contact's boyfriend owns a 2020 mercedes-benz cla35. The contact's boyfriend received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v354000 (back over prevention, electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the issue each month…”
“The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz cla35. The contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v354000 (back over prevention, electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with…”
“The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz cla35. The contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v354000 (back over prevention, electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with…”
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