- Engine / equipment
- Mercedes CLA C117 and GLA X156 (petrol, diesel and AMG 45)
- Period mentioned
- 2013–2019
- Symptoms
- Carboned injectors (M270), faulty camshafts on 2015 petrol cars, oil leaking from the tensioner on 2012–2014 diesels; on the AMG, cracked clutch plates and gearbox faults; heavy wear of brakes, bearings and suspension on the AMGs.
- Possible cause described
- Recalls: AMG clutch plates, diesel high-pressure lines built October–November 2015 (cracks, fire risk), emissions software, seat-belt anchors, the starter current limiter, airbags, the brake-servo vacuum connector and the A/C refrigerant.
- Check for the garage
- Check every campaign by VIN; on AMGs, check gearbox, brakes and suspension.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Mercedes-Benz
Camshafts, tensioner, high-pressure lines and campaigns on the CLA and GLA (2013–2019)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check every campaign by VIN; on AMGs, check gearbox, brakes and suspension.
What are the symptoms?
Carboned injectors (M270), faulty camshafts on 2015 petrol cars, oil leaking from the tensioner on 2012–2014 diesels; on the AMG, cracked clutch plates and gearbox faults; heavy wear of brakes, bearings and suspension on the AMGs.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Mercedes-Benz
- Engine / equipment
- Mercedes CLA C117 and GLA X156 (petrol, diesel and AMG 45)
- Period mentioned
- 2013–2019
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