Mercedes-Benz CLA recall: Bolting of front seats and belt buckles
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the bolting of the front seats and/or belt buckles might not meet specifications.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the front seat and belt buckle bolting on the affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the bolting of the front seats and/or belt buckles might not meet specifications.
The fix
As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the front seat and belt buckle bolting on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA | 23 May 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 22 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 6 January 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.