2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (3 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your CLS?

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.

Most common 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline3

What owners report

2014-05-20, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL LEAK AT TOP OF SENDING UNIT UNDERNEATH LEFT REAR SEAT. FUEL SMELL IN CAR. I REMOVED SEAT AND COVER AND DISCOVERED FUEL POOLING. *TR
2013-09-12, Fuel System, Gasoline
CLS 55, POST RECALL ON THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. HAVE TAKEN MY CLS INTO THE DEALER FOR OTHER THINGS AND ADVISED THEM THAT I NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CAR. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING, SO ON MY WAY I GO. NOW A YEAR LATER, I REALLY NOTICE THE FUEL SMELL WHEN I FILL UP, I PARKED IN THE PARKING GARAGE WHERE I WORK AND WHEN I CAME OUT THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE (CAR WAS PARKED ON A SLOPED GARAGE AT POSSIBLY 20 DEGREE) AND STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN THE GARAGE. I CALLED MB AND THEY SAID THAT IT'S NOT REALLY THEIR PROBLEM ANYMORE. HMMM, WELL, THE RECALL DIDN'T WORK, DID THEY RE MANUFACTURE THAT PART? *TR
2013-09-04, Fuel System, Gasoline
CAR WAS SMELLING OF GAS ON SEPT 2, 2013. I TOOK IT TO MIKE SMITH MERCEDES ON SEPT 3, 2013 TALKED TO SERVICE REP, HE SAID IT MAY BE THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. HE SAID IT WAS GOING TO TAKE ALL DAY FOR THEM TO GET TO IT AND THAT IT PROBABLY WOULD COST SEVERAL THOUSAND TO FIX. I THEN TOOK IT TO MERCEDES SERVICE, LP IN BEAUMONT TX. THEY FOUND THAT IT WAS LEAKING GAS TREMENDOUSLY UNDER MY BACK SEAT. THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM TODAY SEPT 4, 2013. THIS DEFECTIVE FUEL SYSTEM COULD HAVE KILLED MYSELF MY YOUNG 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND WIFE. I CALLED CORPORATE MERCEDES AND TALKED TO A GUY NAMED TED AT 800-367-6372 EXT 6341. HE WAS NOT MUCH HELP. I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THIS DEFECT AND THIS IS SOMET

2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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