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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 9 model years, NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 83 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class model years with the most are the 2012 (24), 2019 (21) and 2014 (11). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2021 (2), 2022 (3) and 2023 (3), out of 9 model years from 2012 to 2023. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 1 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class model years, 10 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (10), 2012 (0) and 2013 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 17.1% for cars first registered in 2018 to 34.6% for 2010, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, suspension, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.