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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53Model year report

2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
66,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid 4WD · 21 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53. The part named most often is wheels, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 66,000 miles. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 191 technical service bulletins for this model year. Wheels complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Wheels: “Okay so I purchased my car at west covina dealer and found out they sold me a cracked rim when my tire pressure got low. I took it to the tire shop to find the nails on my tire but they found there were crack on my rim. I never had any accidents after I puchased it and I almost got killed because the rim is broken. I have photos and I fixed it at the body shop. Also after i fixed my rim, next day my wheel was about to fall off becasue the wheel lock was loose.”

NHTSA complaint #11503903, filed 2023-01

Electrical system: “I purchased a new mercedes cls53 2019. There appears to be an on-going issue with the starter battery. Within 60 days of the purchase, the original starter battery required a replacement battery. In addition, the car dashboard and the mercedes me application continue to reflect this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11182100, filed 2019-02

Engine: “The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal clicking sound detected. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who informed the contact that there were metal fragments inside the engine. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11528126, filed 2023-06, 80,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 80,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–250%25–5033%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 66,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20192021202332024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
AMG CLS53 4matic Plus 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic212723$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 191 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 191 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019666,00010—23—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 is reported most often?

Wheels is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 (AMG CLS53 4matic Plus, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 23 mpg combined, 21 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 66,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 80,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.