2011 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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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (2), Airbags (1), Seats (1), Fuel system (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
10/20/2017 · Airbags
NO REMEDY TO REPLACE DANGEROUS AIRBAGS. IM AT HIGHER RISK DUE TO LIVING IN A HIGH HUMIDITY STATE OF FLORIDA.
07/02/2015 · Seats
SITTING @ RED LIGHT NOT MOVING AND BOTH HEAD RESTS DEPLOYED. HADN'T HIT ANY POT HOLES NOR WAS MY VEHICLE JARRED IN ANY WAY. HAD TO PAY $165 FOR DEALER TO RESET THEM AS IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY....UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF THE HEADREST MECHANISM MUST BE DEFECTIVE TO DEPLOY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS SITTING PERFECTLY STILL. UPDATED 12/9/2015 *JS
01/06/2015 · Fuel system
I SMELL GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. I AM WORRY BECAUSE THE SMELL IS VERY STRONG WERE THE BABY CAR SEAT IS, HE IS INHALING ALL THAT FUMED.
11/17/2014 · Electrical system
TODAY, I WAS INFORMED BUY THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALER SERVICE SPECIALIST AT INTAKE, AT THE ONLY DEALER IN FAYETTEVILLE N.C. 3203 BRAGG BLVD. WHEN TAKING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE THAT THE REVERSE CAMERA FOR BACKING UP SAFELY, COAXIAL CABLE WAS DAMAGED CAUSING THE CAMERA TO MALFUNCTION DUE TO OPENING AND CLOSING THE TRUCK. APPARENTLY, THE TRUCK SLICES THE COAXIAL…
06/17/2013 · Wheels / tires
THE FIRST TIME ON 05.01.2013, I WAS APPROACHING THE EXPWY EXIT (AT ABOUT 45MPH) WHEN I HEARD A LOAD POP & THE CAR SYSTEM WARNING FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE THAT APPEARED TO BE FLAT. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM MERCEDES BENZ- SAN JUAN CAME & THE GENTLEMAN PROCEEDED TO CHANGE THE TIRES. UPON INSPECTION, H…
03/14/2012 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AFTER BEING SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND DRIVEN OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CODES NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000…
08/09/2011 · Brakes
MY NEW 2011 MERCEDES C300 2500 MILES IN. THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN YOU APPLY BRAKES. THIS ISSUE WAS CONFIRMED BY FLETCHER JONES MERCEDES BENZ OF NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA. MERCEDES CORPORATE AND FLETCHER JONES MERCEDES DENIED BY REQUEST TO REPLACE. THEY WILL NOT COVER IT. THIS IS MY SECOND NEW MERCEDES IN 3 YEARS AND LIKEL…