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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
7 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 7 launched 2005 to 2017
  • Most recent 19 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/124
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 1 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2005 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?

Not every Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2005 to 2026

2005 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’05 2
’06 1
’07 1
’08 1
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 1
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Mercedes-Benz CL-Class recall, newest first

2017 1 recall

Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification

Launched 19 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/124 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1709

Defect
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
Vehicles affected
42 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 31 Mar 2017

2013 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 28 March 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/031 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1303

Defect
The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.
Vehicles affected
806 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2008 1 recall

Front lights / indicators and console lights may fail.

Launched 10 November 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/148 Manufacturer ref. P118

Defect
The SAM unit may become unreliable due to moisture in a transistor due to incorrect storage. In extreme cases various electrical functions may be affected such as front lights indicators wipers steering column adjustment and centre console lights
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace front SAM control unit
Vehicles affected
204 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2007
Also covers

2007 1 recall

Potential leak of brake line

Launched 30 November 2007 DVSA recall R/2008/020 Manufacturer ref. P097

Defect
Corrosion may occur in the brake line to the front/rear axle distibuter. If left unattended this could result in brake fluid leakage and loss of brake efficiency.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake pipe with one of a modified design.
Vehicles affected
2,987 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2003
Also covers

2006 1 recall

Instrument cluster may not illuminate.

Launched 11 December 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/141 Manufacturer ref. PO74

Defect
Instrument cluster may not illuminate at all times.
Remedy
Recall vehicles and check the function of the instrument panel. If found to be faulty the instrument panel will be changed.
Vehicles affected
5,940 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2005
Also covers

2005 2 recalls

Brake pedal may require more effort than expected

Launched 27 July 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/056 Manufacturer ref. PO37

Defect
In isolated cases it is possible for vibrations within the vehicle to in turn vibrate the wiring harness connected to the Sensotronic Brake Control unit. This causes the internal contacts within the unit to suffer abrasion and subsequent resistance increase. The resultant affect is that more effort will be required on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and mount an additional bracket to the electrical harness to prevent relative movement.
Vehicles affected
58,022 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2005

Side airbags may deploy inadvertently

Launched 16 February 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/002 Manufacturer ref. p010

Defect
Due to incorrect wiring there is a possibility that the side airbags could deploy without warning.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the wiring. Incorrect wiring will be modified to correct setting.
Vehicles affected
4,211 CL-Class vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“CL209”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 7 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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