2023 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 has 1 complaint and 16 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners report that all four wheels bent after driving on normal roads at normal speed. This bending has caused sidewall tire bubbles and led to a cracked wheel that deflated the tire, making the vehicle undrivable. One repair shop stated this is a known problem with the wheels, though Mercedes-Benz has declined to address it.

• Wheel damage. All four wheels bent under normal driving conditions causing two sidewall tire bubbles and a cracked wheel that led to tire deflation and loss of vehicle use.

There are 16 recalls for this vehicle affecting various systems including electrical components and fuel delivery. These recalls address safety-related defects such as wiring issues that may cause fires, malfunctioning blind spot warning systems, and fuel pump shutdowns that can lead to power loss.

• Electrical wiring. NHTSA recall 24V100000 affects 12,191 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable in the engine compartment may be improperly tightened, causing overheating. Overheated cables increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the connection free of charge.
• Blind spot warning system. NHTSA recall 23V574000 covers 880 vehicles. A software error can prevent the exit warning system from alerting occupants to nearby vehicles, raising crash risk. Dealers will update the software at no cost.
• Fuel pump. NHTSA recall 23V445000 involves 143,551 vehicles including the CLS 450. The fuel pump may shut down, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge.

Owners facing repeated wheel damage or dealing with multiple recalls involving key safety systems may want to review their state’s lemon law protections. These laws provide potential recourse when defects remain unresolved following repeated attempts at repair.