NHTSA Complaint #11691178 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11691178
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 1, 2025
Date Filed	October 3, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

For several months I been smelling different odors from my 2012 CLS550, getting stronger as the weeks go by now smelling like gas, would noticed puddles whenever I parked from rear driver side area towards middle, just got the news from the mechanic that the driver side fuel gas pump is cracked and leaking gas and passenger side is also cracked. Labor + parts $1,660.00..

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