Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 recalls and problems
21 recalls and 27 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
21
Complaints
27
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 CLS 450 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 CLS 450 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 CLS 450 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 CLS 450 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 CLS 450 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 11 | |
| Electrical System | 9 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
All Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-100 | Feb 9, 2024 | 2021–2023 | 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. |
| 23V-574 | Aug 11, 2023 | 2023 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. |
| 23V-445 | Jun 26, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. |
| 22V-733 | Sep 30, 2022 | 2019–2022 | 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-365 | May 20, 2022 | 2019–2022 | 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 | 2022 | 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 | 2021–2022 | 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-072 | Feb 12, 2021 | 2020 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018… |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2019–2021 | 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-449 | Jul 31, 2020 | 2019 | Electrical System, Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-788 | Nov 1, 2019 | 2019 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-605 | Aug 16, 2019 | 2019 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | 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-850 | Nov 29, 2018 | 2019 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63… |
| 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… |
| 18V-515 | Aug 3, 2018 | 2019 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 has the most reports (15). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 have?
NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 model years 2019–2023.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 problems?
Owners report wheels, electrical system, engine problems most often.