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2018 Mercedes Benz CLS

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

4

4 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2021291 · manufacturer campaign 5497425

14 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: A 2018–2021 · Cla 2018–2021 · Class 2018–2021 · CLS 2018–2021 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

40,646 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2021041 · manufacturer campaign 5499615

1 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: B 2018–2021 · C 2018–2021 · Cla 2018–2021 · Class 2018–2021 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could 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 update the head unit software.

41,731 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019554 · manufacturer campaign 9190308

6 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: C 2018–2019 · CLS 2018–2019 · E 2018–2019 · G 2018–2019 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckles. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the PRE-SAFE and airbag systems may not function properly.

Why it matters

A seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them if necessary.

3,569 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018410

3 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: CLS 2018 · E 2018

What is wrong

On certain cars, the airbag system may not turn off the airbag when a child seat is used in the front passenger seat. In the event of a crash with an airbag deployment, this could create a risk of injury to a child.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion. Note: Child seats should not be used in the front passenger seat until the recall is completed.

32 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes Benz CLS have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2018 Mercedes Benz CLS. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.