Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS63 · model year
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS63
2 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011MERCEDES-BENZAMG CLS63 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2011 AMG CLS63 is wheels with 1 filings, followed by tires (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2011 AMG CLS63. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recalls (3)
22V95400023/12/2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
19V91800020/12/2019
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/
24V87400019/11/2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Recent Complaints
20130617WHEELS
THE FIRST TIME ON 05.01.2013, I WAS APPROACHING THE EXPWY EXIT (AT ABOUT 45MPH) WHEN I HEARD A LOAD POP & THE CAR SYSTEM WARNING FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE THAT APPEARED TO BE FLAT. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM MERCEDES BENZ- SAN JUAN CAME & THE GENTLEMAN PROCEEDED TO CHANGE THE TIRES. UPON INSPECTION, HE STATED THAT THE TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT FROM THE INSIDE WAS AND THERE APPEARED TO BE NO PUNCTURE DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. LATER, THE DEALERSHIP ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO IDENTIFIABLE PUNCTURE MARK AND THAT THE TREADING WAS LIKE NEW. MY 2011 CLS63 HAS ONLY 23,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES THAT I HAD WERE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, AND PROCEED TO CHARGE ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT. THEN ON 06.09.2013 THE FRONT DRIVERSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AS I WAS DRIVING HOME, ON A 30 MPH ROAD. SAME SCENARIO, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND PULLED OVER. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS AGAIN ON SITE, AND THE FRONT DRIVERSIDE TIRE HAD BLO
Mileage: 23,200
20130617TIRES
THE FIRST TIME ON 05.01.2013, I WAS APPROACHING THE EXPWY EXIT (AT ABOUT 45MPH) WHEN I HEARD A LOAD POP & THE CAR SYSTEM WARNING FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE THAT APPEARED TO BE FLAT. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM MERCEDES BENZ- SAN JUAN CAME & THE GENTLEMAN PROCEEDED TO CHANGE THE TIRES. UPON INSPECTION, HE STATED THAT THE TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT FROM THE INSIDE WAS AND THERE APPEARED TO BE NO PUNCTURE DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. LATER, THE DEALERSHIP ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO IDENTIFIABLE PUNCTURE MARK AND THAT THE TREADING WAS LIKE NEW. MY 2011 CLS63 HAS ONLY 23,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES THAT I HAD WERE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, AND PROCEED TO CHARGE ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT. THEN ON 06.09.2013 THE FRONT DRIVERSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AS I WAS DRIVING HOME, ON A 30 MPH ROAD. SAME SCENARIO, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND PULLED OVER. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS AGAIN ON SITE, AND THE FRONT DRIVERSIDE TIRE HAD BLO
Mileage: 23,200
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS63 have?▼
The 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS63 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS63?▼
Yes, the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS63 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS63?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS63 is WHEELS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES.
Is the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS63 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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