2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG CLS63 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63. That ranks 3rd out of 7 AMG CLS63 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 recalls (1)
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Communication: auto crash notification; electrical system:software
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This year I have had two rims crack on my tires. 1 Front and 1 rear. This was not from a impact or pothole they just cracked. I belove this is a manufacturing defect on the AMG CLS-63S rims and should the break apart on the highway this could be a potential safety issue. Should it had only been 1…
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 years
← 2011 AMG CLS63 · 2018 AMG CLS63 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 AMG CLS63 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 AMG CLS63 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 AMG CLS63 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 AMG CLS63 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 AMG CLS63 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 AMG CLS63 | 2 | 4 |
See all Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 problems by year, every Mercedes-Benz model, or the Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG CLS63 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.