Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 17 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 (2019–2021).

Complaints
7
Recalls
17
Model years
3
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2021 AMG CLS53100010Electrical System
2020 AMG CLS5310007Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2019 AMG CLS53500010Wheels & Tires

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 problem areas (all years)

  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2023
Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 recalls

  • Recall 24V445000Jun 14, 202422,422 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V100000Feb 9, 202412,191 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V733000Sep 30, 202219,968 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 22V533000Jul 22, 202216,977 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 22V232000Apr 8, 2022126,443 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V189000Mar 25, 20228,396 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 21V527000Jul 12, 2021542 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V483000Jun 25, 20214,917 vehiclesModel years 2021

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

  • Recall 21V354000May 14, 2021343,191 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V230000Apr 1, 20218,634 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    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.

  • Recall 20V068000Feb 7, 2020239 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V788000Nov 1, 201929,720 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V540000Jul 19, 20191,957 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V911000Dec 19, 2018104 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V761000Oct 29, 2018119 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology