2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550
1 recalls — 7 complaints
12V557000
Dec 3, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 21, 2023
Incident date: Oct 17, 2023
On October 17, 2023, my vehicle experienced a significant issue—a fire incident—while 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 ve... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 21, 2023
Incident date: Oct 17, 2023
On October 17, 2023, my vehicle experienced a significant issue—a fire incident—while 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 ve... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 1, 2022
Incident date: Nov 27, 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 I’ve been reading on all the MB forums this is a very common issue, with these W216 and also it’s sister car, the W221. The problem is, these were extrem... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2022
Incident date: Sep 3, 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... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 2, 2015
Incident date: Jan 22, 2015
TL* 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 NO... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Dec 29, 2011
Incident date: Aug 26, 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... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 29, 2011
Incident date: Aug 26, 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... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 across all model years (2011–2012).
2
Total Recalls
10
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths