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2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Electrical system

An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 12,191 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V100000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Fuel system

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 143,551 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V445000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 19,968 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V733000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Communication

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 242,722 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V365000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 8,396 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V189000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 4,917 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V483000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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