2006 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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- 2006 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (56), Brakes (31), Gasoline (21), Wheels / tires (15), Transmission / drivetrain (8).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
09/09/2026 · Brakes
A malfunction of the Sensotronic Brake System (SBC) which is covered under Mercedes campaign 2005110001 was amended to include model year 2006 CLS 500 W219 (my model). While driving the vehicle SBC warning light came on and the vehicle slowed canceling acceleration and braking causing the vehicle to limp while in traffic. This is the second occurrence of t…
10/28/2024 · Brakes
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the messages "Reduced Braking Pressure, and “Service Required" was displayed and the vehicle experienced a loss in braking power. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and proceed to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechan…
09/18/2024 · Electronic Stability Control (esc)
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic stability control module. The contact was informed that the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufact…
02/29/2024 · Brakes
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal failed to depress properly. There was a message to “STOP” displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the TLS, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who info…
07/14/2023 · Unknown Or Other
Recall Campaign #2005110001.
11/05/2022 · Suspension
Fuel/propulsion system failed during operation on X-Way. Squeaking noise front suspension. Wheel rims cracking. Replacement key fob not working.
09/15/2022 · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS55. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the battery warning light, check engine warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle several times in order to clear the warning lights. However, the failure persisted. Additiona…
04/16/2022 · Fuel system
Fuel smell inside of cabin