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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 9 model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (2015–2023). The 2023 model is rated 25 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 28 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 CLS-Class | 1 | 25 mpg | 3 | 3 | — |
| 2022 CLS-Class | 1 | 25 mpg | 6 | 3 | — |
| 2021 CLS-Class | 3 | 23–26 mpg | 11 | 2 | — |
| 2020 CLS-Class | 3 | 23–26 mpg | 8 | 6 | — |
| 2019 CLS-Class | 3 | 23–26 mpg | 14 | 21 | — |
| 2018 CLS-Class | 3 | 18–21 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2017 CLS-Class | 3 | 18–21 mpg | 1 | 2 | — |
| 2016 CLS-Class | 5 | 18–24 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2015 CLS-Class | 5 | 18–24 mpg | 4 | 9 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 24V445000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Jun 14, 2024; model years 2019, 2020, 2021
- 24V100000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Feb 9, 2024; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 23V574000 — Electrical system: Adas: Blindspot: Sensors, reported Aug 11, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V445000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Jun 26, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 22V733000 — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, reported Sep 30, 2022; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 22V533000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Jul 22, 2022; model years 2019, 2020, 2021
- 22V365000 — Electrical system: Software, reported May 20, 2022; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 22V232000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Apr 8, 2022; model years 2019, 2020
- 22V189000 — Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar, reported Mar 25, 2022; model years 2021, 2022
- 21V527000 — Air bags: Sensor: Side impact, reported Jul 12, 2021; model years 2021
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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