VehicleVerdict

Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 years to avoid

Across 2019–2023, no single Cls 450 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2019 drew the most complaints; 2021 the fewest.

32

Total complaints

21

Recall campaigns

2019–2023

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 NHTSA complaints by model year17 complaints2019: 17 complaints2020: 6 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 3 complaints
Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Cls 450 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202333
202256
202118
202065
20191712

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Cls 450?

By complaint volume, 2021 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cls 450 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 have?

Across all model years, the Cls 450 has 21 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 32 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.