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2011 Mercedes-Benz Cl550 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz Cl550 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,800 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12V557000 2012-12-03 5,800 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange,…

Consequence

If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
ENGINE
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“On october 17, 2023, my vehicle experienced a significant issue—a fire incident—while I was leaving the garage of my house. According to the fire department & my insurance adjuster, it appeared that electrical components started the fire. Separately, on june 22, 2023, I was stuck inside the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-10-17

“On october 17, 2023, my vehicle experienced a significant issue—a fire incident—while I was leaving the garage of my house. According to the fire department & my insurance adjuster, it appeared that electrical components started the fire. Separately, on june 22, 2023, I was stuck inside the…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-10-17

“My back up just stops producing an image. I can restart the car and it might or might not come back on. For the most part the camera is on but i’ve been reading on all the mb forums this is a very common issue, with these w216 and also it’s sister car, the w221. The problem is, these were…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2022-11-27

“My 2011 mercedes-benz cl550 4matic with 63,335 miles. It has a strong gas smell in the inside. There was a recall pertaining to, "due to the irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the filter may crack when operated in high temperatures." I live in california and…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-09-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes benz cl550. After parking the vehicle, it caught fire. The fire initiated in the engine compartment and the contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to determine what caused the fire. The vehicle had…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-01-22

“I was driving on the highway when the speed just dropped from 80 mph to 40 mph and brake lights, of course, did not turn on. Because of that, the driver behind me was not warned and almost crashed behind me. It was not only this incident but this happened numerous times and the problem was still…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2011-08-26

“I was driving on the highway when the speed just dropped from 80 mph to 40 mph and brake lights, of course, did not turn on. Because of that, the driver behind me was not warned and almost crashed behind me. It was not only this incident but this happened numerous times and the problem was still…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2011-08-26

Defect investigations

Investigation EA13008 Opened 2013-12-20 · closed 2014-05-12

Loss of rear lighting assembly

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (MY) 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.e., all lights housed within the assembly…

Investigation EA13008 Opened 2013-12-20 · closed 2014-05-12

Loss of rear lighting assembly

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (MY) 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.e., all lights housed within the assembly…

Investigation EA13008 Opened 2013-12-20 · closed 2014-05-12

Loss of rear lighting assembly

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (MY) 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.e., all lights housed within the assembly…

Investigation EA13008 Opened 2013-12-20 · closed 2014-05-12

Loss of rear lighting assembly

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (MY) 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.e., all lights housed within the assembly…

Investigation EA13008 Opened 2013-12-20 · closed 2014-05-12

Loss of rear lighting assembly

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (MY) 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.e., all lights housed within the assembly…

Investigation EA13008 Opened 2013-12-20 · closed 2014-05-12

Loss of rear lighting assembly

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (MY) 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.e., all lights housed within the assembly…

Investigation EA13008 Opened 2013-12-20 · closed 2014-05-12

Loss of rear lighting assembly

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (MY) 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.e., all lights housed within the assembly…

Investigation EA13008 Opened 2013-12-20 · closed 2014-05-12

Loss of rear lighting assembly

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (MY) 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.e., all lights housed within the assembly…

Investigation EA13008 Opened 2013-12-20 · closed 2014-05-12

Loss of rear lighting assembly

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (MY) 2008-2011 Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.e., all lights housed within the assembly…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Cl550 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.