7 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz CLS, across model years 2018–2023. Every recall repair is free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your CLS by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Mercedes-Benz CLS model years, the 2019 drew the most owner complaints (14).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Mercedes-Benz CLS model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | no data |
| 2014 | 0 | no data |
| 2015 | 0 | no data |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | no data |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 14 |
| 2020 | 3 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 AMG C43 vehicles with a fuel pump that may shut down, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact MBUSA for free replacement.
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with a rearview camera software error that may reduce driver rear visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for a free software update.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with a faulty eCall system that may prevent emergency contacts during accidents. Owners must update software via OTA or dealer to fix the issue.
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2021 AMG G63 vehicles with potential side impact air bag and seatbelt failure. Owners must have side crash sensors inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with backup camera software that may show blank images, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer or OTA update by June 2021.
When the Mercedes-Benz CLS recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz CLS; the most reported area is wheels. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Mercedes-Benz CLS complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Mercedes-Benz CLS, covering model years 2018–2023. The most recent was issued Jun 26, 2023 (Fuel System, Gasoline).
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Back Over Prevention (2), Electrical System (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Air Bags (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Mercedes-Benz dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Mercedes-Benz to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.