The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a software defect that can prevent airbags from deploying correctly in a crash, raising the risk of injury to occupants.
A separate recall covers the hood's secondary latch striker, where bolts may not have been tightened fully at the factory. If enough of those bolts work loose over time, the secondary latch stops functioning, and the hood can fly open while driving. The third recall involves the LED taillights, which may fail to illuminate on the sides of the vehicle, making the car harder for other drivers to see from behind and increasing the risk of a collision.