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2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

69/100

#5 most-complained of 14 Cla250 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 69 out of 100 — #5 highest of 14 Cla250 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 17% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries.

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
28
24.5 city / 34.5 hwy

Top 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other3 (50%)
  2. Airbags1 (17%)
  3. Electrical System1 (17%)
  4. Engine1 (17%)
  5. Steering1 (17%)
2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2024Apr 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Dec 2025; peak Oct 2025 (2).

2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24.5 MPG
Highway
34.5 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,850
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2023 compared with other Cla250 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Good387528
2022No verdict231028
2023Caution696028
2024No verdict82029
2025No verdict01029.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 ranks #5 of 14 among Cla250 model years (Complaint Index 69/100, verdict: Caution). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints).
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?
EPA rates the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 at 28 MPG combined (24.5 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.