2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 33%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 555miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450, 33% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 555 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had to replace 3 wheels at great cost due to cracks. I believe the wheels are defectively designed. The wheels cannot support the vehicle's weight. The cast iron aluminum wheels together with the low profile run flat tires contribute to a road hazard and dangerous condition. I understand that this problem has been encountered by many, many MBZ owners.”
NHTSA complaint #11552658, filed 2023-10“I had a slow leak in the rear passenger tire for a few weeks now so I took it to the neighborhood tire shop. No nail or puncture was discovered but a hairline crack in the rear wheel. The tire shop manager advised me to call the dealership and ask the part to be replaced as this is a very low mileage vehicle. The crack according to the shop is definitely a defect in the wheel as there was no evidence of impact damage. I contacted the dealer for a warranty replacement as it should be covered under my CPO warranty coverage and they will get back to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536301, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11009036Oct 16, 2024Complaint "Active Emergency Stop Assist Currently Unavailable" and "Active Steering Assist Inoperative" instrument cluster messages along with Tire Pressure Light on in…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 5 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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