CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (3 reports).
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 recalls
Loose Ground Cable Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
A 48-volt ground cable connection in the engine compartment may not have been tightened properly at the factory.
Exit warning may fail to alert occupants of approaching vehicles
A software error can cause the exit warning system to fail to give audio and visual alerts when an approaching vehicle is detected.
Fuel Pump May Shut Off, Causing Loss of Power
The fuel pump in these vehicles may shut down while driving.
Most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 |
What owners report
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 wheelâs load rating is insufficient for the vehicleâs weight and low-profile tire configuration. Safety Risk: Each failure results in sudden and unpredictable loss of tire pressure. This creates a high risk of catast
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 over with another with non run flat tires multiple times without issue.
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 questions
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450: Loose Ground Cable Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Exit warning may fail to alert occupants of approaching vehicles; Fuel Pump May Shut Off, Causing Loss of Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 has been fixed?
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