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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022740 · manufacturer campaign 7891007,7891008,7891009

22 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: C Class 2001–2007 · CLK Class 2003–2009 · CLS Class 2006–2011 · E Class 2003–2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: Vehicles that were inspected under Transport Canada recalls 2019-668 and 2021-478 also require this inspection.

Why it matters

A sunroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bonding of the sunroof glass. Dealers will replace the sliding roof, if necessary.

10,460 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021478 · manufacturer campaign 7891004

23 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: C Class 2001–2007 · CLK Class 2003–2009 · CLS Class 2006–2011 · E Class 2003–2009

What is wrong

This recall is for certain vehicles inspected under Mercedes-Benz recall 7891003 (Transport Canada recall 2019-668) that require a second inspection. On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall affects 2006 and 2007 models originally equipped with a sunroof. Additionally, some 2001-2011 models may have had an affected sunroof installed during a repair.

Why it matters

A sunroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bonding of the sunroof glass. Dealers will replace the sliding roof, if necessary.

432 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2019668 · manufacturer campaign 7891003

23 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: C Class 2001–2007 · CLK Class 2003–2009 · CLS Class 2006–2011 · E Class 2003–2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall affects 2006 and 2007 models originally equipped with a sunroof. Additionally, some 2001-2011 models may have had an affected sunroof installed during a repair.

Why it matters

A sunroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bonding of the sunroof glass. Dealers will replace the sliding roof, if necessary.

30,219 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018724

20 December 2018

Transport Canada lists: C Class 2011–2017 · CLS Class 2011–2017 · E Class 2011–2017 · GLC Class 2011–2017 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. The resulting increase in steering effort could create the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the mounting bolts and apply a corrosion protection coating to the gear housing and bolts. If the bolts bolt cannot be removed, a replacement steering gear will be installed.

22,346 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.