I STARTED THE CAR AND I GOT A MESSAGE STATING THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A SHORT. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR, THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS ON THIS MODEL FOR THE AIR BAG, MINE IS NOT INCLUDED. THE AIR BAG HAS SHORTED OUT. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE.
2015 mercedes-benz CLA-Class electrical problems
severe 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I BOUGHT MERCEDES CLA 2015 ON JAN 2015 AND I DROVE THE VEHICLE WHERE MY AUDIO SYSTEM USED TO REBOOT TIME TO TIME ONCE IN A WHILE BUT IT USED TO COME UP. SO I DID NOT MENTION AND TAKE IT TO DEALER THAT TIME BUT RECENTLY, AFTER DRIVING 53K MILE, IT COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING AND ONLY REBOOTING ITSELF. LATER I FOUND OUT THERE WAS RECALL ABOUT 2015/2016 CLA AUDIO RECALL "REFERENCE TSB NO. 2015110001…
1) THE TRUCK OPENS FOR NO REASON WHETHER THE CAR IS PARKED OR DRIVEN WITHOUT TRUNK FEATURE BEING ACTIVATED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING DOWN A 4 LANE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT AND DAY. 2) COLLISION PREVENTION OF LIGHT DISPLAYED & WON'T GO OFF. (SEE ATTACHED). GOOGLE INDICATES THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG HAS AN ISSUE.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2015 mercedes-benz CLA-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 15 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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