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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component24
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 38 |
| Engine | 4 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 13 |
| Power train | 3 | 13 |
| Suspension | 2 | 8 |
| Visibility | 2 | 8 |
| Steering | 2 | 8 |
| Wheels | 1 | 4 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“Mercedes-Benz offers an extended warranty, effectively a 20-year/unlimited mileage coverage, for the rear subframe due to corrosion with perforation, covering specific model years my vehicles make and model are…”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“For several months I been smelling different odors from my 2012 CLS550, getting stronger as the weeks go by now smelling like gas, would noticed puddles whenever I parked from rear driver side area towards middle, just…”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“I have a 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 that is leaking fuel from the rear driver side by the tire. You can smell fuel inside the cabin of the vehicle very strong.”
Other Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class model years
- 20154 recalls9 complaints
- 20144 recalls11 complaints
- 20133 recalls4 complaints
- 20123 recalls24 complaints
- 20113 recalls6 complaints
- 20103 recalls1 complaint
- 20093 recalls0 complaints
- 20083 recalls5 complaints
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Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2012 C-Class7 recalls587 complaints
- 2012 E-Class7 recalls235 complaints
- 2012 Sprinter4 recalls27 complaints
- 2012 S-Class2 recalls13 complaints
- 2012 GLK-Class4 recalls167 complaints
- 2012 M-Class3 recalls67 complaints
- 2012 GL-Class3 recalls77 complaints
- 2012 R-Class3 recalls8 complaints
- 2012 SLK-Class0 recalls12 complaints
- 2016 GLE-Class18 recalls107 complaints
- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2014 CLA-Class6 recalls195 complaints
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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