NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class Safety Record
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has not been subjected to federal crash testing. This means it carries no star ratings from the NHTSA program, and thus no computed Safety Index. However, its recall and complaint burden band is rated Clean, with zero recalls on file. A total of 19 unverified owner complaints have been registered. This information provides a measure of its post-market record but cannot replace comprehensive crash-test data, which is absent for this model year.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 19 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has a clean federal recall record, with zero recalls issued. Owner complaints, though unverified, total 19. The wheel category accounts for 9 of these 19 reports, a notable concentration given their unverified status and lack of linkage to any recall action. The electrical system and steering categories also generated several reports. The most recent complaint on file was submitted in August 2025, indicating continued, albeit occasional, owner reporting for this model year. No adjacent model years in this generation of the CLS-Class have been tested by federal agencies, precluding comparative crash data analysis.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class have any recalls?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no active recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class?
NHTSA has logged 19 unverified owner complaints against the 2019 CLS-Class. The top alleged problem areas are Wheels, which account for 9 of the 19 reports, followed by the Electrical System with 4, Steering with 3, and Tires and Engine with 2 each. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class?
Before purchasing a specific 2019 CLS-Class, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm that no open recall is attached to that individual unit, since recall completion status varies from car to car.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score for the 2019 CLS-Class. No star rating exists for this model year, and that absence should not be read as either a positive or a negative safety signal.
- Zero recalls are on file for this specific model year, meaning no federal safety defect campaign has been issued against the 2019 CLS-Class.
- Wheels are the single most-reported concern in the NHTSA complaint file for this model year, accounting for 9 of 19 unverified allegations. Prospective buyers may want to ask about wheel condition and service history.
- Run the VIN of any specific 2019 CLS-Class through nhtsa.gov before purchase to verify that no recall has been opened or left incomplete on that individual vehicle.
FAQ2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class safety questions
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 19 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.