2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the CLS63 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (1 complaint). 3 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 problems

  • Engine & cooling
    1100%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz CLS63 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz CLS63. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 recalls (3)

Communication

NHTSA recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA recall 15V-137 · Mar 10, 2015 · 30,141 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLS 400 and CLS 400 4matic, 2012-2015 CLS 550 and CLS 550 4matic, 2012-2013 CLS 63, 2014 CLS 63, and 2014-2015 CLS 63P. The affected vehicles have LED tail lights that may not light on the sides, reducing the rear side visibility of the vehicle.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the lighting controller software, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Structure › Body › Hood

NHTSA recall 15V-088 · Feb 13, 2015 · 147,224 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E63 4Matic Sedan "S", and E63…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63:

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

NHTSA investigation EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.5L 8-cyl turbo7-speed automaticRWD16 / 25 / 19
5.5L 8-cyl turbo7-speed automatic4WD16 / 22 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2014 CLS63 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the CLS63 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63?

The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63, the most recent from November 1, 2019 (communication). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

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.