2012 Mercedes Benz S Class

Recalls

1 recall names the 2012 Mercedes Benz S Class. Newest first.

• Fuel system, diesel

  Oct 3, 2011NHTSA 11V4960006,872 vehicles

  Mercedes-benz USA (mbusa) IS recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (W164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (X164 platform), manufactured from march…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.

  Remedy

  Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz USA at 1-800-367-6372.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Apr 11, 2012ILCrash
  Power train
  2012 mercedes S550. Consumer states vehicle slid backwards in parking lot *tgw the consumer stated the safety issue was regarding the vehicle being put in the neutral position after turning off the engine. The consumer stated three weeks ago, he had the misfortune of parking his vehicle in a…

  2012 mercedes S550. Consumer states vehicle slid backwards in parking lot *tgw the consumer stated the safety issue was regarding the vehicle being put in the neutral position after turning off the engine. The consumer stated three weeks ago, he had the misfortune of parking his vehicle in a parking lot. Without opening the door, he turned off the engine and when he removed his foot from the brake, the vehicle slid backwards and hit another vehicle. Both vehicles were damaged. The consumer stated the minute the engine IS turned off, the vehicle should be put in the electronic parking position, rather than neutral.*jb

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10136035Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
• 10055333Xentry (mercedes): the fuse and relay boxes (srb) in engine compartment or rear compartment has a malfunction and disruptions to communication paths causing a no start in vehicle. Model 2012-2013 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 176, 117, 172.
• 10045027Xentry(mercedes): on some vehicles, can not engage or close front door properly. Models 197.377. No model years listed.
• 10044601Xentry (mercedes): check engine light (cel) IS activated; stored in engine control unit IS very fine leak. Automatic fuel tank leak test software IS sensitive and can produces an erroneous diagnosis. Models 204, 212, 218, 221, 216,and 166 with no model years listed. Update 11/22/13.
• 10043730Mercedes: update high voltage battery software. Model 221 model years 2010-2012.
• 10043726Mercedes: tire pressure monitoring coding needs to be checked and updated if necessary.
• 10043294Mercedes: during the production process of some vehicles, the electronic ignition switch was damaged.

Every Mercedes Benz S Class model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.