2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 recalls and problems

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 recalls

Recall 12V-557: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 3, 2012 · 5,800 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Problem: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.

Risk: If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

Fix: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	2
Power Train	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Engine	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 39,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Oct 21, 2023

On October 17, 2023, my vehicle experienced a significant issueâa fire incidentâwhile I was leaving the garage of my house. According to the fire department & my insurance adjuster, it appeared that electrical components started the fire. Separately, on June 22, 2023, I was stuck inside the vehicle as I could not open the doors of the car. The batteries of the car had completely been drained, and the car was just jump-started by my insurance road-side assistant, but I turned off the engine (I was inside the car) forgetting about the fact that the car was not sufficiently being charged.…

Unknown or Other · reported Dec 1, 2022

My back up just stops producing an image. I can restart the car and it might or might not come back on. For the most part the camera is on but Iâve been reading on all the MB forums this is a very common issue, with these W216 and also itâs sister car, the W221. The problem is, these were extremely low production vehicles and Iâm sure not many are in existence now. I feel these 130-210k cars, shouldnât have safety issues like this. I donât mind paying for aging components but safety components should always be working properly. It concerns me because what if a neighborhood child were…

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Sep 9, 2022

My 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4MATIC with 63,335 miles. it has a strong gas smell in the inside. There was a recall pertaining to, "Due to the irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the filter may crack when operated in high temperatures." I live in California and it has been very hot here. when I put my VIN into the recall system it states no recall. I also have a 2010 S550 that had the same problem last year and it also showed no recalls for this problem. If there are no recalls for all models of this vehicle for this problem there should be.

Engine · at 39,000 miles · reported Mar 2, 2015

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes benz cl550. After parking the vehicle, it caught fire. The fire initiated in the engine compartment and the contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to determine what caused the fire. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000.

Power Train · reported Dec 29, 2011

I was driving on the highway when the speed just dropped from 80 MPH to 40 MPH and brake lights, of course, did not turn on. Because of that, the driver behind me was not warned and almost crashed behind me. It was not only this incident but this happened numerous times and the problem was still not fixed.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550: 12V-557 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 39,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.