Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz cls-class has 0 recalls, 24 complaints.
0
Recalls
24
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Mercedes-Benz offers an extended warranty, effectively a 20-year/unlimited mileage coverage, for the... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 that is leaking fuel from the rear driver side by the tire. You ca... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | For several months I been smelling different odors from my 2012 CLS550, getting stronger as the week... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is a strong odor of gasoline coming from the drivers side rear. I conducted a Google search on... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have Mercedes Benz CLS 550. Whenever I fill up a tank full, I smell gas in the CAR and in my garag... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Premature rusting on brake and fuel lines which lead to further issues with driveability and saftey.... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle sunroof exploded while traveling on the interstate. Stopped and inspected the vehicle to... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear subframe rusted from the inside out causing structural failure of the subframe. This lead t... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | It has been confirmed by a glass company that the car has an improper seal/bonded windshield. The ... |
| Nov 30, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | CAM LINK SENSOR LEAKS OIL ONTO ENGINE HARNESS, FRYING ALL ELECTRIC COMPONENTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ST... |
| Sep 15, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAK INTO REAR DRIVER SIDE BACK SEAT FROM BELOW. GAS LEAKED INTO PASSENGER CABIN DUE TO A SEAL ... |
| Feb 20, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING AND WOULD GO INTO LIMP MODE SO I BROUGHT IT TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC AN... |
| Jul 1, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAK FROM UNKNOWN PART OF THE TANK |
| Sep 17, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | "FUEL LEAKING FROM GAS TANK" AFTER SMELLING A STRONG FUEL SMELL BOTH INSIDE AND OUT SIDE MY VEHICLE... |
| Aug 18, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY 6MONTH OLD BABY AND SUDDENLY MY CAR SURGES AND LOSES POWER. THE CHECK... |
| Sep 1, 2017 | ENGINE | WHEN STARTED AND FOR SOME PERIOD AFTER WARM UP THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS RATTLE. THE DEALER MECHANI... |
| Aug 10, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN EVERY TIME THE CAR IS REFUELED THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN AND AROUND THE V... |
| Feb 28, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVE SHIFT CAME APART WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND BROKE THE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL ON THE HIGHWAY |
| Jan 15, 2016 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclose... |