Last update 16. 02. 2024
Common problems with the Mercedes-Benz CLS
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mercedes-Benz CLS, for which Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mercedes-Benz CLS have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest CLS’s Issues in the EU
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Mercedes-Benz CLS Owners’ Reviews.
Latest CLS’s Issues in the UK
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (2017 – 2022) – THE 12V BATTERY
on 10/11/2022MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (30/11/2017 – 06/07/2022) RECALL: Problem description: On certain E-Class vehicles the attachment for the 12V battery in the luggage […]
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (2018 – 2022) – THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESSon 13/09/2022
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (30/11/2017 – 16/03/2022) RECALL: Problem description: The transmission wiring harness might not be routed according to specifications.
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (2020 – 2021) – THE ENGINE CONTROL UNITon 10/02/2022
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (23/06/2020 – 11/10/2021) RECALL: Problem description: On certain vehicles the software of the engine control unit might not meet […]
Currently 5157 Recalls