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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Over-the-air fixVisual system
2021-05-14 · campaign 2021-291
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Accessories
2021-02-01 · campaign 2021-041
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.
Seats and restraints
2019-11-06 · campaign 2019-554
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckles. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the PRE-SAFE and airbag systems may not function properly.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them if necessary.
Airbag
2018-08-03 · campaign 2018-410 · 32 vehicles
On certain cars, the airbag system may not turn off the airbag when a child seat is used in the front passenger seat. In the event of a crash with an airbag deployment, this could create a risk of injury to a child. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion. Note: Child seats should not be used in the front passenger seat until the recall is completed.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR 4WD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| AMG CLS63 S 4matic 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| CLS550 4.7 L Automatic 9-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| CLS550 4matic 4.7 L Automatic 9-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.