This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a rubber hood seal that can fall into the engine compartment and contact hot exhaust components, raising the risk of an engine fire.
The remaining recalls cover exterior lighting, emergency communications, and a related engine bay fire risk. On the lighting side, the LED tail lights can fail to illuminate on the rear sides of the vehicle, making it harder for other drivers to see the car from an angle, particularly at night or in poor visibility conditions. The emergency call system carries a software fault that can cause the system's internal clock to report an incorrect date and time, which in turn can cause the system to relay an inaccurate vehicle location to emergency responders if a crash occurs and the system activates. That delay in pinpointing the vehicle's location could slow response times when they matter most.
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.
