2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLS 550 years
- Not enough data 12th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 recalls (1)
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Communication
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
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.
Other Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 years
← 2015 CLS 550 · 2017 CLS 550 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 CLS 550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 CLS 550 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 CLS 550 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 CLS 550 | 10 | 4 |
| 2013 CLS 550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 CLS 550 | 23 | 3 |
| 2011 CLS 550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 CLS 550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 CLS 550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 CLS 550 | 17 | 3 |
| 2007 CLS 550 | 35 | 4 |
| 2006 CLS 550 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLS 550 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.