This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls550.
20 mpg combined
11.8 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a hood rubber seal that can fall into the engine compartment and contact exhaust components, raising the risk of a fire.
A software recall affects the airbag system: a fault in the control software can cause the airbags to not deploy as intended in a crash, reducing occupant protection when it matters most. On the exterior lighting side, the LED tail lights may fail to illuminate on the sides of the vehicle, making the car harder for other drivers to see from behind and to the rear quarters, which raises the risk of a collision. There is also a software fault in the emergency call system where an incorrect date and time can cause the system to relay an inaccurate vehicle location to emergency responders, potentially slowing their response if the feature is ever needed.
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
Control unit software may be incorrect, potentially preventing airbags from deploying properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the control unit software at no cost to restore proper airbag deployment function.
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.
