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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
4

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes125000
Power train125000
Electrical system125000
Fuel system125000
Gasoline125000
Seat belts125000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Service brakes

    “I brought the car to my Mercedes dealer for a State required safety and emissions inspection. It passed but they said the rear brake line were rusted and needed replacement at a cost of $2546.00.”

    Filed 11/16/2023 · ODI 11555559
  • Power train

    “Car looses communication with the Electronic Ignition System (keyless system) and while rolling to a stop light, slams the car into park while still rolling.”

    Filed 04/11/2022 · ODI 11460374
  • Fuel system

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz cls550. The contact stated that after refueling and parking in the garage, the odor of fuel was present coming from the vehicle.”

    Filed 12/07/2020 · ODI 11378311

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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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