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2018 Mercedes Benz Cla 250

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

10

10 current

Combined

8.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,542

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2023673 · manufacturer campaign 7790004

15 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: C 2014–2020 · Cla 2014–2020 · Gla 2014–2020 · GLC 2014–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the plastic panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been attached correctly during a prior service repair. Over time, the panel could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2021-170.

Why it matters

A panel that detaches from a moving vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front roof panel.

110 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2021507 · manufacturer campaign 4694203

11 August 2021

Transport Canada lists: B 2013–2020 · Cla 2013–2020 · Gla 2013–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the power steering control unit may corrode. If this happens, moisture could enter the control unit and cause it to fail. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. Note: This is an expansion of Mercedes-Benz recall 4694202 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-617). This recall only affects vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the power steering control unit.

2,431 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2021291 · manufacturer campaign 5497425

14 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: A 2018–2021 · Cla 2018–2021 · Class 2018–2021 · CLS 2018–2021 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

40,646 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2021210 · manufacturer campaign 4692030

7 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: B 2017–2020 · Cla 2017–2020 · Gla 2017–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the universal joint connection on the steering shaft could loosen over time. As a result, there could be noise or a change in steering feel. If a driver continues to operate the vehicle, the bearing could separate from the universal joint and cause a loss of steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the steering shaft. It will be replaced, if necessary.

1,566 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021170 · manufacturer campaign 7790003

22 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: C 2014–2020 · Cla 2014–2020 · Gla 2014–2020 · GLC 2014–2020 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the plastic panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been attached correctly during a prior service repair. Over time, the panel could loosen and separate from the vehicle.

Why it matters

A panel that detaches from a moving vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front roof panel.

229 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2021041 · manufacturer campaign 5499615

1 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: B 2018–2021 · C 2018–2021 · Cla 2018–2021 · Class 2018–2021 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.

41,731 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2020617 · manufacturer campaign 4694202

14 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: B 2013–2019 · Cla 2013–2019 · Gla 2013–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the power steering control unit may corrode. If this happens, moisture could enter the control unit and cause it to fail. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. Note: This recall only affects vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the power steering control unit.

40,618 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019632 · manufacturer campaign 9190204

13 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: B 2015–2017 · Cla 2015–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly. In some cases, this could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag, even if an adult is seated in the front passenger seat. Alternatively, the airbag may not be turned off when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat.

Why it matters

An airbag that deploys in front of a child seat, or an airbag that doesn't properly deploy in front of a passenger could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front passenger seat cushion.

55 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018409

3 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Cla 2018

What is wrong

On certain cars, the airbag system may not turn off the airbag when a child seat is used in the front passenger seat. In the event of a crash with an airbag deployment, this could create a risk of injury to a child.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion. Note: Child seats should not be used in the front passenger seat until the recall is completed.

19 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017490

10 October 2017

Transport Canada lists: B 2012–2018 · C 2012–2018 · Cla 2012–2018 · E 2012–2018 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, electrostatic discharge, when combined with a broken clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering components, could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver's frontal airbag. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components. Note: A broken clock spring would result in a driver airbag warning message appearing in the instrument cluster, as well as a red airbag warning lamp illuminating.

76,728 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 56% of 129 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
193 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes Benz Cla 250 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 10 recalls on record for the 2018 Mercedes Benz Cla 250. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Mercedes Benz Cla 250 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Mercedes Benz Cla 250 at 8.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 193 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Mercedes Benz Cla 250 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,542 in fuel, producing roughly 3,788 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.