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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550

3 open recalls

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Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.

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

Free repair · 51 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V177000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLS 400 and CLS 400 4matic, 2012-2015 CLS 550 and CLS 550 4matic, 2012-2013 CLS 63, 2014 CLS 63, and 2014-2015 CLS 63P.

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

Free repair · 30,141 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V137000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

The reduced torque of the striker bolts might lead to a loosening of the bolts.

The bolts that hold the hood's secondary latch striker may have been insufficiently tightened.

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

Free repair · 23 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V533000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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