2012 Mercedes-Benz M-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.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 67
Latest campaign: Dec 23, 2022

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, diesel	1	Dec 23, 2022	22V955000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 23, 2022Latest campaign


Dec 23, 202222V955000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V955000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving. Risk An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003. Campaign NHTSA 22V955000 · Dec 23, 2022

Dec 23, 202222V955000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V955000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V955000 · Dec 23, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component67

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

67Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	22	33	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	12	18	1	0	2
Electrical system	12	18	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	9	13	2	0	2
Power train	7	10	0	0	0
Steering	7	10	1	0	0
Lane departure	5	7	0	0	0
Fuel system	4	6	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	4	0	0	0
Gasoline	3	4	0	0	0
Structure	3	4	0	0	0
Unknown or other	2	3	1	1	1
Diesel	2	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	3	0	0	0

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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, merged from NHTSA model names M166, ML-Class.

Latest reports

Steering
“The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350. While the contact’s wife was driving approximately 30 - 35 MPH, the message "Do Not Drive Vehicle" was suddenly displayed.”
Filed 07/13/2026 · ODI 11749928
Fuel/propulsion system
“ENGINE STALLED DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70mph. MECHANIC DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED TO BE FAULTY FUEL PUMP and/or FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT.”
Filed 04/14/2026 · ODI 11731177
Electrical system
“My name is [XXX] My vehicle cut off on me 3 times twice while stationary and once at an intersection. Found oil in engine control module due to failed cam position sensors.”
Filed 01/23/2025 · ODI 11637887

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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class. The most recent, 22V955000 (reported December 23, 2022), concerns fuel system, diesel. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 67 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-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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