Registered new in Europe in 2022
39,425 new Mercedes-Benz cla cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Germany (16,578), Belgium (4,219), France (3,662).
- Average mass
- 1,591 kg
- Average CO₂
- 109 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 123 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 41% · Petrol/electric 30% · Diesel 29%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
26,222 Mercedes-Benz cla cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 7.8 l/100 km on the road against 6.7 in the WLTP test (+18%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 11,264 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Diesel | 8,027 | 5.8 | 5.1 | +12% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 6,931 | 5.1 | 1.1 | +371% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2022 Mercedes-Benz cla cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 hybrid (118 kW, 158 hp), 1.3 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp) and 1.3 petrol (120 kW, 161 hp), out of 6 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 hybrid | 118 kW 158 hp | 1,010 |
| 1.3 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 822 |
| 1.3 petrol | 120 kW 161 hp | 606 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 43 |
| 2.0 petrol | 165 kW 221 hp | 26 |
| 2.0 petrol | 310 kW 416 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
2,552 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 23% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €49,489.
22.5%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
98.5%logical odometer history
0.7%with a recall still open
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde606
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld167
- Band onvoldoende profiel160
- Band beschadigd132
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm108
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht39
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage30
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af15
Colours
Black 38%Grey 38%White 15%Blue 6%Red 2%Brown 1%
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
10,552 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 83 more were declared off the road (SORN).
10,552licensed, end of 2025
99%of those still registered are on the road
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
709 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 64,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
48 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 8% arrived as used imports, 90% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2022 Mercedes-Benz cla.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mercedes-Benz told its dealers about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz cla: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10232320 | Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has produced certain MY 2021-2022 A-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, GLEClass, GLS-Class, and AMG GT (177, 118, 257, 213, 247, 253, 167 and 290 platform) vehicles without the augmented reality camera (ARC), as disclosed at the time of sale to the vehicle purchaser. As a result, the ARC and "Dash-cam" functions are currently not enabled. What Were Doing MBUSA will conduct a Service Campaign where an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will retrofit the ARC to the vehicle and enable the ARC and D |
| 10231032 | Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that the tailgate no longer opens as a result of a long press on the button, but by double-clicking on the button instead. |
| 10227143 | Complaint Squeaking noise from area of input shaft of electric steering Cause Inadequate lubrication. Remedy Grease/lubricate sealing area of input shaft. The steering components can be greased/lubricated while they are still installed |
| 10222481 | Complaint Customer states after a bus sleep the SiriusXM category changes from "My Favorites" to "All Stations" or a different category. Sometimes, the "My Favorites" category will be unavailable for the entire drive cycle. Cause Current MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) software release Remedy Software update of MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) to E905.4 (in development). This document will be updated once the software is released. |
| 10219265 | Complaint Vibrations in steering at speeds lower than 30 mph. Possible when turning and also partly noticeable after changing to winter or all-season tires. Cause Controller stability of steering software, caused by reduced friction in steering (tolerance for production + running-in characteristics). Remedy Software update available in 1st quarter of 2023 (adaptation of stability limits) |
| 10217163 | Complaint The Apple Carplay interface cannot be controlled via the center console touchpad or the right-hand steering wheel touchpad. Cause A setting on the iPhone may prevent control via the touchpad Remedy To remedy on the affected iPhone, navigate to "Settings" -> "Accessibility" -> "Touch" and turn the "BackTap" option OFF. |
| 10217159 | Complaint - Vehicle cannot be unlocked/ vehicle does not start - Display message in instrument cluster "Battery - Start Engine - see Operator's Manual Cause Root cause is a bus keepawake in either the Headlight control unit or in one of the following: ALC, IC, SAM, PTCU, ESP. Additionally, the quick test will show U116000 "A bus keepawake control unit has been detected" in the electronic ignition switch (EZS) control unit for this root cause. Remedy Eliminate bus keep awake issue flash new software where available: |
| 10217158 | Complaint Noises from the area of the steering column. - Creaking - Squeaking - Chattering - Humming - Grinding Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the steering column. Remedy Check surrounding area of the steering column for possible noises. - Instrument panel support - Steering column switch module If the cause of the noise can be narrowed down to the steering column, create a PTSS case |
| 10215016 | Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (MY) 2020-2022 A-Class, C-Class, CLAClass, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, and GLS-Class (118, 167, 177, 205, 247, and 253 platform) vehicles, the mobile phone cradle control unit software does not correspond to the current series production specifications. It is therefore possible that the inductive charging function may not work as intended. What Were Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the mobile phone cradle |
| 10210929 | Complaint Volume and bass level too low Cause Current sound amp (N40/3) software release. Important: On vehicles with standard sound, the rear subwoofer (H21/35) emits the engine sound only (if equipped with M139 engine) On vehicles with code 853 (Advanced Sound) or 810 (Premium Sound), the rear subwoofer (H21/35) emits not only the engine sound, but also entertainment sound Remedy Perform a software update of the sound amp (N40/3) to the latest available version. Note: Do not replace any parts as this will not remedy the complaint. |
| 10210926 | Complaint Fault message (yellow) in instrument cluster and TPM warning lamp. Individual or all tire pressure sensors are not recognized. Tire pressure monitoring system nonfunctional / temporarily unavailable. Cause Tires with excessively-large radio signal attenuation interfere with transmission of the tire pressure sensors. Remedy Check if one of the following tires is installed: If one of the tires listed above is installed with the corresponding DOT number, replace this tire. In accordance with the Warranty Manual, the costs for the tire shall be settled directly with the tire manu |
| 10210919 | Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that certain MY 2021-2022 CLA-Class, A-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class (118, 177, 213, 238, 247, 253, and 257 platform) vehicles were manufactured without the HERMES control unit, as disclosed to the vehicle purchaser at the time of sale. As a result, the Mercedes Me Connect services including the emergency call (eCall) function are currently not available. What Were Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will retrofit the HERMES control unit to |
| 10209880 | Complaint Staining at top and bottom of trim bars of doors. See example pictures 1, 2. Cause Discoloration of the protective coating of beltline door trim bars and upper door trim bars due to strong alkaline detergent in car washes. Remedy 1. Polish the trim bars with polish A 000 986 43 74. 2. If the complaint cannot be rectified by polishing, replace the door beltline trim bars, door upper trim bars and rear side window with trim element with the optimized parts listed in this document. |
| 10209877 | Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery. The XENTRY battery test may not take into account a single discharge event because the SAM cannot record the data if the battery is discharged. Note: A discharged battery does not necessarily need to be replaced. A discharged battery may be recovered with no permanent damage. Remedy Follow guided tests as described. |
| 10208737 | Complaint Brake squeal from front axle when braking to a standstill. Cause Frictional vibrations between brake lining and brake disk. There is no impact to braking capabilities. Remedy Order and replace A0004202306 Linings of front axle as per parts catalog. It is not necessary to replace the brake disks; see also LI "Brake noises on AMG - vehicles" in design group 42.10. |
| 10208671 | Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2021-22 A-Class (177 platform), CLA-Class (118 platform), CLS-Class (257 platform), E-Class (213 and 238 platform), GLA-Class, GLBClass (247 platform), GLC-Class (253 platform), GLE-Class, GLS-Class (167 platform), and GT-Class (290 platform) vehicles, the software for the MBUX control unit does not correspond with the latest series production configuration, and subsequently, navigation may not be available. What Were Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes- |
| 10207198 | Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed in the garage. 2. The garage door drive uses a rolling code system. In contrast to the fixed code system, the LED in the mirror in this case flashes green after programming. 3. When the handheld remote control is initialized with the integrated GDO, the distance between the handheld remote control and the GDO is too long or too short. 4. The maximum prog |
| 10206078 | "Model series 118, 177, and 247 with M139 engine and wi- thout code 810 - sound system volume and bass level too low " |
| 10206077 | "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 Boost Pressure is Too High"" " |
| 10206067 | MBUX multimedia system: Map data does not match with your system/the navigation system cannot be activated |
| 10205841 | Spare wheel. |
| 10205814 | Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning |
| 10205813 | On vehicles with code 077 HERMES dummy module the following functions are restricted, unavailable. |
| 10205812 | The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints. |
| 10205811 | The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)