2023 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450

3 recalls — 3 complaints

24V100000 Feb 9, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.
Consequence
An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.
12,191 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V574000 Aug 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.
Consequence
Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080005.
880 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V445000 Jun 26, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
143,551 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE2
Other/I am not sure1
ENGINE Mar 16, 2026
Incident date: Dec 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was white smoke coming from the engine, before the engine caught on fire. After the failure, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over safely. The fire was extinguished inde... Read more
Fire
Other/I am not sure Feb 8, 2025
Incident date: Feb 2, 2025
The manufacture date is after the expiration date for example the manufacturer date is 2024/07/15 The expiration date is 2024/07/12 Both car seats that I have are this way along with the bases.
ENGINE Aug 15, 2024
Incident date: Jul 29, 2024
I was driving on the freeway all of a sudden my car shuts down on me I had the to replace the Starter, fuel pump, alternator, and spark plugs to the vehicle after replacing all that the car starts but it will eventually shut down on me so during the times I was trying to fix my car I received a rec... Read more

MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 across all model years (2019–2023).

34 Total Recalls
32 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2023 (current) 3 3
2022 6 5 View
2021 8 1 View
2020 5 6 View
2019 12 17 View

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