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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
3
Latest campaign
Feb 9, 2024

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Feb 9, 2024
Fuel system, gasoline1Jun 26, 2023

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 9, 2024Latest campaign
Feb 9, 202424V100000

Electrical system: wiring

An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V100000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Cls450
Campaign
NHTSA 24V100000 · Feb 9, 2024
Aug 11, 202323V574000

Electrical system: ADAS blindspot

Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V574000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Cls 450
Campaign
NHTSA 23V574000 · Aug 11, 2023
Jun 26, 202323V445000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V445000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Cls 450
Campaign
NHTSA 23V445000 · Jun 26, 2023

Merged from NHTSA model names: Cls450, Cls 450. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Wheels3100000

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

  • Wheels

    “Description of Defect: I am reporting a chronic and dangerous structural failure of the factory-equipped alloy wheels on my 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 4MATIC.”

    Filed 03/16/2026 · ODI 11724619
  • Wheels

    “This vehicle has 6,600 miles on it. All 4 wheels have been bent driving on normal roads at normal speed. There have been 2 sidewall tire bubbles as a result.”

    Filed 02/08/2025 · ODI 11641516
  • Wheels

    “The car is equipped with Continental ProContact GX SSR 245/40R19 runflat tires in the front. Since January of this year I have replaced the front tires 5 times.”

    Filed 08/15/2024 · ODI 11608769

Other Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class model years

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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The most recent, 24V100000 (reported February 9, 2024), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?

Wheels is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (100%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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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