Model year
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CL-Class for 2011. Under the matched names CL550, CL63, and CL65, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 6 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CL550 are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 14–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,550–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1 complaints
- 2001 4 complaints
- 2002 19 complaints
- 2003 5 complaints
- 2004 4 complaints
- 2005 0 complaints
- 2006 9 complaints
- 2007 9 complaints
- 2008 10 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 2 complaints
- 2011 6 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 1 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2011. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL550 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| CL63 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CL65 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for CL550
12V557000 · Dec 3, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the…
Complaints for CL550
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 2, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for CL550
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA13008 | Loss of rear lighting assembly · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS; EXTERIOR… | Dec 20, 2013 | May 12, 2014 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL550 4matic · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| CL600 · 5.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| CL63 AMG · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| CL65 AMG · 6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.