Model year
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CLS-Class for 2016. Under the matched names CLS 400, CLS 550, and CLS 63S, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 18–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 6 complaints
- 2007 40 complaints
- 2008 22 complaints
- 2009 6 complaints
- 2010 1 complaints
- 2011 7 complaints
- 2012 24 complaints
- 2013 4 complaints
- 2014 11 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
- 2016 0 complaints
- 2017 2 complaints
- 2018 0 complaints
- 2019 21 complaints
- 2020 6 complaints
- 2021 2 complaints
- 2022 3 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS 400 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CLS 550 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CLS 63S | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls for CLS 400
19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list…
Complaints for CLS 400
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations for CLS 400
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS550 · 4.7L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| AMG CLS63 S 4matic · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| CLS400 · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| CLS400 4matic · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| CLS550 4matic · 4.7L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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