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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63

The 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 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 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 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 E63

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63, potentially affecting up to 495,290 vehicles.

Recall 17V627000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 495,290 vehicles affected

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400...

Consequence: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11142269 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 120,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR WHILE DRIVING, A FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHANDLER (LOCATED AT 7450 W ORCHID LN, CHANDLER, AZ 85226, (480) 421-4500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A CRACK IN THE FUEL SENDING UNIT ON THE FUEL TANK AND THE SENDING UNIT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Safety Rating for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

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To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to allegations that the “Burl Walnut Trim” in model year 2010 to 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (212 platform) vehicles is...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E63

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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