2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63
The 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63, potentially affecting up to 5,958 vehicles.
Recall 11V493000 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
| 158 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S550, S550 CGI, S63, S600 Bi-Turbo, S65 AMG, S550 4-Matic, and S550 CGI 4-Matic and S400 Hybrid vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2011, through July 30, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)." The...
Consequence: If all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will not automatically repeat on subsequent ignition cycles, failing to remind the driver that the system is offline. Driving unknowingly with incorrectly inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the tire pressure monitoring unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
View full details →Recall 12V557000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 5,800 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.
Consequence: If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63.
Safety Rating for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CL - 2022080005 — ENGINE
In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT vehicles with 6 and 8 cylinder gasoline engines, the...
P-B-82.85/693J — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
P-B-82.85/693J — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ S63
- 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — 0 complaints
- 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — 6 complaints
- 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — 6 complaints
- 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — 1 complaint
- 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — 6 complaints
- 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 (current)
- 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — 1 complaint
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — 1 complaint
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — 0 complaints
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 — 0 complaints
Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints