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2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,958 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12V557000 2012-12-03 5,800 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,…

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.

TIRES 11V493000 2011-10-03 158 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…

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…

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Vehicle stalls intermittently in traffic, intersections. Vehicle starts intermittently, run, operates however, stalls when transitioning from stopped position to acceleration. A known defect pursuant to mercedes benz service campaign [REDACTED]. Presented vehicle to mercedes benz for repair. They…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2018-12-20

“Vehicle stalls intermittently in traffic, intersections. Vehicle starts intermittently, run, operates however, stalls when transitioning from stopped position to acceleration. A known defect pursuant to mercedes benz service campaign [REDACTED]. Presented vehicle to mercedes benz for repair. They…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-12-20

“Vehicle stalls intermittently in traffic, intersections. Vehicle starts intermittently, run, operates however, stalls when transitioning from stopped position to acceleration. A known defect pursuant to mercedes benz service campaign [REDACTED]. Presented vehicle to mercedes benz for repair. They…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-12-20
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.