Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz s-class has 0 recalls, 14 complaints.
0
Recalls
14
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 S-Class 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased this vehicle in July 2020. I did a through check for recalls, warranty problems and coul... |
| Jun 14, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is a strong smell of fuel in the cabin. When I lifted up the rear seats, where the odor is com... |
| Apr 21, 2021 | STEERING,ENGINE | VEHICLE CUT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING LUCKY OUTSIDE, THE CORNER OF ENGINE PASSENGER SIDE BELLOW THE HEAD... |
| Aug 30, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S550. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT, T... |
| Jun 1, 2019 | ENGINE | ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK SIMILAR TO MANY 2011-2012 DIESEL MODEL. |
| Mar 31, 2019 | ENGINE | THERE IS AN PLASTIC PLUG IN THE OIL SYSTEM THAT LEAKS OIL FROM THE ENGINE ON TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD... |
| Dec 20, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY IN TRAFFIC, INTERSECTIONS. VEHICLE STARTS INTERMITTENTLY, RUN, OPERAT... |
| Nov 23, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I DID SOME RESEARCH ON MERCEDES 3.0L DIESEL MOTORS AND THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE SEAL FAIL... |
| Aug 26, 2016 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | "TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE SLIPS INTO A LIMP MODE WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAVE HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. ... |
| Jul 22, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE ENTERED LIMP HOME MODE WHILE ENTERING INTERSECTION. DEALERSHIP SAID CODES DID NOT INDICATE A... |
| Mar 22, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE. ENGINE RMP WERE LIMITED TO 1500RPM AND SPEE... |
| Apr 1, 2015 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ S350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECE... |
| Mar 14, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN I CLOSED THE HOOD, A SECTION OF THE RADIATOR GRILL BROKE. *TR |
| Mar 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | 2012 MERCEDES S550. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SLID BACKWARDS IN PARKING LOT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ... |