2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450.

20202022
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Wheel Issues

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Recalls for 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~274,881 vehicles.

24V100000Electrical System:wiring
~12,191 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.

22V733000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
~19,968 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

22V365000Communication: Auto Crash Notification · Electrical System:software
~242,722 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wheel Issues with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450?
Top reported problems: Wheel Issues (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 274,881 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

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