Mercedes-Benz CLE450 Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz CLE450 model year from 2024 using 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 4 recalls and federal defect investigations. No CLE450 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
1complaints
4recalls
—worst years
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Complaints by model year

20241
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz CLE450. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20241—4Wheel & TireFew

* Complaints compared with the median CLE450 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz CLE450 problems

  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2024
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Latest Mercedes-Benz CLE450 recalls

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock

NHTSA recall 26V-481 · Jul 24, 2026 · 310,667 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 26V-281 · May 1, 2026 · 144,049 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004.

Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-688 · Sep 13, 2024 · 2,025 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024.

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA recall 24V-115 · Feb 16, 2024 · 31,848 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.

All 4 Mercedes-Benz CLE450 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz CLE450 should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz CLE450 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz CLE450 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the wheels & tires (1). Wheel & Tire complaints peak in the 2024 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz CLE450 had?

4 recalls across 2024. The model year with the most is 2024. See all Mercedes-Benz CLE450 recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.