2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL550 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mercedes Benz CL550. That ranks 3rd out of 7 CL550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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
- Loss of rear lighting assembly (EA13008) — opened Dec 20, 2013, closed May 12, 2014, led to recall 14V177000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On October 17, 2023, my vehicle experienced a significant issueâa fire incidentâwhile I was leaving the garage of my house. According to the fire department & my insurance adjuster, it appeared that electrical components started the fire. Separately, on June 22, 2023, I was stuck inside the…
My back up just stops producing an image. I can restart the car and it might or might not come back on. For the most part the camera is on but Iâve been reading on all the MB forums this is a very common issue, with these W216 and also itâs sister car, the W221. The problem is, these were…
My 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4MATIC with 63,335 miles. it has a strong gas smell in the inside. There was a recall pertaining to, "Due to the irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the filter may crack when operated in high temperatures." I live in California and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes benz cl550. After parking the vehicle, it caught fire. The fire initiated in the engine compartment and the contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to determine what caused the fire. The vehicle had…
I was driving on the highway when the speed just dropped from 80 mph to 40 mph and brake lights, of course, did not turn on. Because of that, the driver behind me was not warned and almost crashed behind me. It was not only this incident but this happened numerous times and the problem was still…
Other Mercedes Benz CL550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 CL550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 CL550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 CL550 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 CL550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 CL550 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 CL550 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes Benz CL550?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mercedes Benz CL550?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL550 model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.