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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive (4Matic), the transmission wiring harness may not be routed correctly. As a result, water could enter the wiring harness connector and cause a short circuit. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-342. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission wiring harness.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolt for the 48 V ground connection may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the ground connection.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2023-353. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness may not have been correctly processed. This can lead to water entering the connector, which could cause short circuit and can create a thermal overload of the connector when the vehicle is parked, causing the risk of fire. Production: 07.06.2017 - 20.04.2022. Types: 212; R1EAMG; R1EC; R1ECLS; R1ES; e1*2001/116*0501*32-57; e1*2007/46*1560*05-30; e1*2007/46*1666*02-24; e1*2007/46*1818*00-17; e1*2007/46*1878*00-17.
The 48V ground cable bolt in the engine compartment may be incorrectly secured. This could increase electrical transition resistance at the point of connection. As a result, the high electrical currents that can flow through this connection could increase the temperature, increasing the risk of fire. Furthermore, the 48V electrical power supply failure may increase exhaust emissions. This could have a negative impact on the environment. Production: 01.07.2021 - 06.04.2023. Types: 212, R1ES, R1ECLS, R1EAMG; e1*2001/116*0501*51-*60, e1*2007/46*1560*24-*33, e1*2007/46*1818*14-*19, e1*2007/46*1878*11-*20.
The exit warning function, which warns car occupants not to open doors when traffic is approaching, may malfunction. This creates a risk of an accident. Production: 8.02.2022 - 20.03.2023. Types: 212, R1ES, R1EC, R1ECLS, R1EAMG; e1*2001/116*0501*55-*60, e1*2007/46*1560*28-*33, e1*2007/46*1666*23-*26, e1*2007/46*1818*16-*19, e1*2007/46*1878*16-*20.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
The seal for the special plug-in contact of the gearbox designed to protect against contact with moisture and splashing water is improperly installed. Thus splashed water can enter the socket contact when driving in wet conditions and can lead to a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Production: 16.11.2015 - 20.04.2022. Types: 212, R1ES, R1EC, R1ECLS, R1EAMG; e1*2001/116*0501*24-*58, e1*2007/46*1560*00-*31, e1*2007/46*1666*00-*25, e1*2007/46*1818*00-*18, e1*2007/46*1878*00-*18.