2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaint
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
The 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63, potentially affecting up to 30,141 vehicles.
Recall 15V137000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 30,141 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLS 400 and CLS 400 4matic, 2012-2015 CLS 550 and CLS 550 4matic, 2012-2013 CLS 63, 2014 CLS 63, and 2014-2015 CLS 63P. The affected vehicles have LED tail lights that may not light on the sides, reducing the rear side visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail...
Consequence: Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the lighting controller software, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015030005.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I have a 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 that is leaking fuel from the rear driver side by the tire. You can smell fuel inside the cabin of the vehicle very strong. On the vin plate on my door it says in my vehicle is built on April 2011 which would qualify it for the recall from Mercedes. Per NHTSA.
Safety Rating for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CL-ELWSubframe — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle regardless of ownership. This warranty extension applies to the replacement of the rear...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
- 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 (current)
- 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 — 0 complaints
- 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 — 2 complaints
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 — 0 complaints
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- MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
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