2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S350 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350. That is the most of any S350 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 54,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 43% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | 59,375 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 53,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 29% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine has oil leak similar to many 2011-2012 diesel model.
I did some research on mercedes 3.0l diesel motors and there seems to be an issue with the seal failing about 50,000 miles causing the motor to leak oil and the seal as well as the oil cooler need to be replaced. It is such a common problem on the 3.0l diesel engines that when you call any repair…
"takata recall" the vehicle slips into a limp mode while driving. This have happened several times. I'm taking it to the mb dealer this weekend. 11/16/2016. 57kmiles
Vehicle entered limp home mode while entering intersection. Dealership said codes did not indicate an issue and could not reproduce problem. Only actions taken was a computer test and road test. After leaving the dealer, the vehicle entered the limp home mode again this time on the highway. Dealer…
While driving at freeway speeds car went into limp mode. Engine rmp were limited to 1500rpm and speed dropped to 25mph.this happened 3 times during week of 3/14/16 and again on 3/22/16. Had to make defensive emergency maneuver to steer the car away from the traffic lanes and stop on the side of the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S350 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.