2004 Mercedes-Benz Cls500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz Cls500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware…”

ENGINE · reported 2013-04-20

“From a stopped position there is delay when the accelerator pedal is pressed before the engine actually begins to accelerate. The delay is approximately 2 seconds and presents serious danger when attempting to pull into approaching traffic. I have had a few close calls where I was almost hit by…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2009-10-02

“From a stopped position there is delay when the accelerator pedal is pressed before the engine actually begins to accelerate. The delay is approximately 2 seconds and presents serious danger when attempting to pull into approaching traffic. I have had a few close calls where I was almost hit by…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2009-10-02
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 2004 Mercedes-Benz Cls500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.