This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls400.
24 mpg combined
9.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from a rubber hood seal that can fall into the engine compartment and contact hot exhaust or engine components.
The remaining recalls cover lighting, visibility, and emergency systems. The LED tail lights on certain trims can fail to illuminate on the sides, making the rear of the vehicle harder for other drivers to see, particularly when approaching from an angle. A software fault in the emergency call system can cause it to report an incorrect date, time, and vehicle location when transmitting a distress signal, which can delay emergency responders reaching the scene after a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steel cable securing the rubber seal around the engine compartment may be damaged. The loose seal can stick to the hood when opened, then fall into the engine bay when closed.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rubber seal in the engine compartment at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The LED tail lights may fail to illuminate on the sides of the vehicle, reducing rear side visibility and not meeting federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the lighting controller software at no cost to restore proper tail light function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A rubber seal at the back of the engine bay may stick to the hood when opened, then fall into the engine bay when the hood closes.
What the fix does
Dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal to keep it secure.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
