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Mercedes-Benz CLS63 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every CLS63 from 2012 to 2015: 2 owner complaints and 10 recalls across 4 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2012 (1), 2014 (1). Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (2014).

Mercedes-Benz CLS63
Photo: Rudolf Stricker · Attribution · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Fuel & propulsion1
Engine1
Transmission & drivetrain1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20121119
20133019
20143119
20153018

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz CLS63?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2012 (1), 2014 (1).

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 had?

Across 2012–2015, NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).