How common are engine problems in the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?

NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2015 Cla250, which is 28% of all 61 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for engine problems in the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?

Yes, recall 15V662000 covers 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 vehicles built between July 17 and August 31, 2015, for camshaft replacement.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up in the 2015 Cla250?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 36,107 miles among reported engine complaints.

What kinds of engine failures do owners report in the 2015 Cla250?

Owners report throttle actuator failure causing sudden power loss, oil pan cracks that lock up the engine, water pump failures causing overheating, and a crankcase ventilation system fault code P052E.

Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with complaints in this model year, though not all are confirmed to be engine-related, and no fires were reported.

2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250, making up 28% of the 61 total complaints filed for that model year. A related camshaft recall (15V662000) covers engines built July 17 to August 31, 2015. Median mileage at failure was 36,107 miles.

Engine complaints: 17; 28% of 61
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 36,107 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden deceleration and loss of power while driving at highway speed, traced to a failed throttle actuator.
Multiple owners describe the oil pan cracking after contact with road debris, which can cause the engine to lock up without warning.
Owners report water pump failures that lead to coolant leaks and engine overheating, sometimes forcing an immediate pull-over.
Some owners describe engine hesitation or shuddering when starting or when speeding up and slowing down.
Owners report a crankcase ventilation system fault (code P052E) appearing before 55,000 miles, requiring part replacement.

When 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2016, latest Jul 24, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Jul 2025; peak Apr 2017 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250

NHTSA 15V662000Oct 16, 2015Engine857 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 roadster vehicles manufactured July 17, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause engine damage.
Risk: Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected camshafts, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 9, 2015. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100006.

Engine complaints by Cla250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20123 (43%)
20132 (22%)
201489 (50%)
201517 (28%)
201616 (24%)
20175 (19%)
20186 (15%)
20195 (23%)
20204 (20%)
20212 (29%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (17%)
20241 (50%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?: NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2015 Cla250, which is 28% of all 61 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for engine problems in the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?: Yes, recall 15V662000 covers 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 vehicles built between July 17 and August 31, 2015, for camshaft replacement.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up in the 2015 Cla250?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 36,107 miles among reported engine complaints.
What kinds of engine failures do owners report in the 2015 Cla250?: Owners report throttle actuator failure causing sudden power loss, oil pan cracks that lock up the engine, water pump failures causing overheating, and a crankcase ventilation system fault code P052E.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with complaints in this model year, though not all are confirmed to be engine-related, and no fires were reported.