Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 recalls and problems
17 recalls and 8 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
17
Complaints
8
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 AMG CLS53 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 AMG CLS53 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 AMG CLS53 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 |
All Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-445 | Jun 14, 2024 | 2019–2021 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. |
| 24V-100 | Feb 9, 2024 | 2021 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. |
| 22V-733 | Sep 30, 2022 | 2019–2021 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. |
| 22V-533 | Jul 22, 2022 | 2019–2021 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. |
| 22V-365 | May 20, 2022 | 2019–2021 | Communication, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and… |
| 22V-232 | Apr 8, 2022 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. |
| 22V-189 | Mar 25, 2022 | 2021 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. |
| 21V-527 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. |
| 21V-483 | Jun 25, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, AMG GT63, 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles. |
| 21V-354 | May 14, 2021 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. |
| 21V-230 | Apr 1, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts, Air Bags, Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Communication, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and… |
| 20V-068 | Feb 7, 2020 | 2020 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-788 | Nov 1, 2019 | 2019 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-540 | Jul 19, 2019 | 2019 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V-911 | Dec 19, 2018 | 2019 | Exterior Lighting | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, and CLS53 AMG vehicles. |
| 18V-761 | Oct 29, 2018 | 2019 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 has the most reports (6). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 have?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 model years 2019–2021.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 problems?
Owners report wheels, electrical system, back over prevention problems most often.