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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 3owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
3 complaints, against an average of 10 for the other 8 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class model years.
Every Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The components named most often in the 3 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSASRPC2419 Misfire Detection M264
Risk: The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications regarding misfire detection.
Fix: Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.
UK DVSAOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.
Risk: On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.
Fix: Replace the fuel pump module.
UK DVSAThe attachment for the 12v battery in the luggage compartment may not withstand the loads in the event of an accident
Risk: On certain E-Class vehicles the attachment for the 12V battery in the luggage compartment may not withstand the loads in the event of an accident.
Fix: Install an additional fixation of the 12V battery on the affected vehicles.
EU Safety GateThe 48V ground cable bolt in the engine compartment may be incorrectly secured.This could increase electrical transition resistance at the point of connection. As a result, the high electrical currents that can flow through this connection could increase the temperature, increasing the risk of fire. Furthermore, the 48V electrical power supply failure may increase exhaust emissions. This could have a negative impact on the environment.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe exit warning function, which warns car occupants not to open doors when traffic is approaching, may malfunction.This creates a risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class owners report?
3 of the 3 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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. Since purchase, this vehicle has suffered 8 documented incidents of wheel failure, consisting of 5 rim cracks and 3 complete wheel replacements. The failures are occurring under normal, paved driving conditions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This persistent cracking indicates a severe structural design defect where the wheel’s load rating is insufficient for the vehicle’s weight and low-profile tire configuration. Safety Risk: Each…
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. And after having all wheels straightened one of the wheels has now cracked. This caused the tire to deflate and the vehicle can no longer be driven. Is speaking with a wheel shop this is a known problem with this vehicle. Mercedes will not do anything about it.
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. Once for the left front and four times for the right front. One time it was due to a bubble in the sidewall. Other four were from the sidewall tearing vertically in 2 places a few inches from each other. The pictures attached show how the tire failed four times. In the cases where the sidewall failed in some cases was from running over what felt like a shallow pothole and/or broken pavement. The broken pavement is one that I have gone…
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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class; the most common categories were wheels (3, 100%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are wheels (100% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own CLS-Class
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2023 only.