2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,640 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Mvc with frontal impact first through an t intersection then a culvert and striking a tree at a speed >45 MPH. AIRBAG did not deploy and seatbelt did not lock on drivers side while engaged. Driver inc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 12, 2020 · Air bags
“Air bag driver type unknown-- driver sternum fractured i was driving a 2001 mercedes clk320 during rush hour traffic 1/2 car length behind next car. The car in front of me changed lanes, two 3 series”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2016 · Air bags
Compare Mercedes-Benz CLK320 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz CLK320 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 1 | 18 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 17 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 16 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 3 | 19 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 3 | 16 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 3 | 12 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
How do I know if my 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.