Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Aug 17, 2022 to Aug 17, 2022.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-445 | Jun 14, 2024 | Transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose… | Electrical system | 22,422 | Part replacement |
| 24V-100 | Feb 9, 2024 | 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating | Electrical system | 12,191 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-733 | Sep 30, 2022 | 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling… | Electrical system | 19,968 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-533 | Jul 22, 2022 | Transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit | Electrical system | 16,977 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-365 | May 20, 2022 | Error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system | Communication | 242,722 | Software update |
| 22V-189 | Mar 25, 2022 | Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the… | Steering | 8,396 | Software update |
| 21V-527 | Jul 12, 2021 | Side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash | Airbags | 542 | Part replacement |
| 21V-483 | Jun 25, 2021 | Rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly | Seat belts | 4,917 | Part replacement |
| 21V-354 | May 14, 2021 | MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup | Back-over prevention | 343,191 | Software update |
| 21V-230 | Apr 1, 2021 | Faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly… | Airbags | 8,634 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53. The contact stated that she drove the vehicle for two seconds when the active brake assist inadvertently engaged without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. Additionally, the contact stated that the screen interactive system failed to properly operate, and without warning the screen illuminated then failed on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that she manually disengaged the active brake assist to prevent future accidents. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 6,890
NHTSA complaint 11479794Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.