2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E63 years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63. That ranks 4th out of 10 E63 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 120,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Rear brake line failure (DP20004) — opened Apr 24, 2020, closed Oct 9, 2020.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A…
Other Mercedes-Benz E63 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 E63 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 E63 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 E63 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 E63 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 E63 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 E63 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 E63 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 E63 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 E63 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E63 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.