Mercedes-Benz CLS500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 62 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz CLS500 (model years 2004, 2006–2007, 2009). The most reported problem area is service brakes (21 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (12 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 62 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz CLS500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 21 | 1 of 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 1 of 4 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | 1 of 4 | |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 of 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | 1 of 4 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V874000 | Nov 19, 2024 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006 | 33,456 |
| 21V196000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006 | 11,356 |
| 19V918000 | Dec 20, 2019 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006 | 747,928 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 4 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.