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2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints52 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Engine11
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 12V-557 · Dec 3, 2012 · 5,800 vehicles

Risk. If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other CL550 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CL550 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of rear lighting assemblyEA13008 · closed May 12, 2014
    Led to recall 14V-177
In owners' words

What CL550 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

On October 17, 2023, my vehicle experienced a significant issue—a fire incident—while I was leaving the garage of my house. According to the fire department & my insurance adjuster, it appeared that electrical components started the fire. Separately, on June 22, 2023, I was stuck inside the vehicle…
Complaint 11551150 · Oct 21, 2023

Own a 2011 CL550?

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