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Buying a used 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45? Check these 5 recalls first
The recall record here is a rollaway risk plus a run of electronics: a door lock switch that may let the vehicle roll away is the one high-severity item, joined by two backup camera recalls (black screen at startup, image not appearing) and two emergency call recalls (wrong crash location, or the system failing entirely). No stop-driving or park-outside flags. Owner reporting is minimal — 1 unverified complaint to NHTSA, logged as unknown or other.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get written confirmation the door lock rollaway recall is closed
- Test the backup camera on a cold start and in reverse
- Ask the dealer to confirm both eCall recalls were performed
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz door lock switch may let vehicle roll away | Latches/locks/linkages | high |
| Mercedes-Benz emergency call system may report wrong crash location | Electrical System | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz Backup Camera May Go Black on Startup | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz backup camera image may not appear | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz emergency call system may stop working entirely | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
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