Does the Mercedes-Benz CL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the Mercedes-Benz CL across the 2011 to 2012 model years. The most common areas are the fuel system.

How many times has the Mercedes-Benz CL been recalled?

The Mercedes-Benz CL has 1 recall campaign from the 2011 to 2012 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.

What is the most serious Mercedes-Benz CL recall?

The most serious recall on record involves the fuel system, affecting 5,800 vehicles. If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

Which Mercedes-Benz CL model year has the most recalls?

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.

How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz CL has an open recall?

Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.

Mercedes-Benz CL Recalls (2011-2012)

Safety score

50/100

Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 50% of vehicles we track.

The Mercedes-Benz CL scores 50 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.

Those 1 campaigns span 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz CL. The single largest affected 5,800 vehicles, over fuel system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common CL problems owners report.

The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Mercedes-Benz CL may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.

Mercedes-Benz CL recalls by model year

Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.

2011

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Recalls by model year

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL Recalls

1 recall affects the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL, involving the fuel system.

Fuel System Dec 3, 2012 · 5,800 vehicles

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL Recalls

1 recall affects the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL, involving the fuel system.

Fuel System Dec 3, 2012 · 5,800 vehicles

Every Mercedes-Benz CL recall in detail

Fuel System

NHTSA 12V557000

Affected years: 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
Vehicles in this recall: 5,800
Reported: Dec 3, 2012
Owners notified: Feb 15, 2013

Defect: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.

Risk: If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

NHTSA campaign number 12V557000.

Common questions about Mercedes-Benz CL recalls

Does the Mercedes-Benz CL have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the Mercedes-Benz CL across the 2011 to 2012 model years. The most common areas are the fuel system.
How many times has the Mercedes-Benz CL been recalled?: The Mercedes-Benz CL has 1 recall campaign from the 2011 to 2012 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
What is the most serious Mercedes-Benz CL recall?: The most serious recall on record involves the fuel system, affecting 5,800 vehicles. If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
Which Mercedes-Benz CL model year has the most recalls?: The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz CL has an open recall?: Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.