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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-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 summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 3, 201212V557000 | Fuel system, gasolineIf the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V557000
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| Oct 3, 201111V493000 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsIf all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will not… DetailsHide details for campaign 11V493000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: S550, S600. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component14
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 50 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 36 |
| Power train | 3 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 14 |
| Steering | 1 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 7 |
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
- Electrical system
“I purchased this vehicle in July 2020. I did a through check for recalls, warranty problems and could not identify any with this vehicle. From the get go the check engine light would come on.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“There is a strong smell of fuel in the cabin. When I lifted up the rear seats, where the odor is coming from, I see a film of fuel around the fuel sending unit on the driver's side.”
- Steering
“Vehicle cut on fire while sitting lucky outside, the corner of engine passenger side bellow the headlight stores the suspension air pump and electric hydraulic steering pump..”
Other Mercedes-Benz S-Class model years
- 20167 recalls29 complaints
- 20159 recalls51 complaints
- 20146 recalls25 complaints
- 20122 recalls13 complaints
- 20112 recalls19 complaints
- 20100 recalls33 complaints
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- 2012 R-Class3 recalls8 complaints
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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The most recent, 12V557000 (reported December 3, 2012), concerns fuel system, gasoline. 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 S-Class?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-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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