CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (2 reports).
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 recalls
Wrong front passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash
Some Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have had an incorrect front passenger airbag installed during a previous repair.
Passenger Airbag May Not Protect Occupant in Crash
A front passenger airbag that was replaced under an earlier recall may have been the wrong part.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature swings.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles from 2008, 2009 and 2012 have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can rupture in a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
Fuel leaking in the back seat of the car
The electronic steering lock failed resulting in my car being completely disabled. My safety was not at risk in this particular instance. I was left stranded in a parking lot at night. The component was not inspected by the manufacturer or dealer. The manufacturer/dealer did not inform anyone that this problem will happen to every car with this compensation. This component failed without warning/symptoms/messages. It will fail on all Mercedes Benz cars from 2008-2016. The problem has not been confirmed or communicated by the dealer. Other Mercedes benz owners have encountered this problem resulting in their cars being disabled and leaving them stranded.
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK - FUEL STARTED TO LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK, INSIDE THE CAR FROM UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLOSEST SHOP AVAILABLE WHEN HEAVY FUEL SMELLS WERE NOTICED INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. A LOCAL TIRE SHOP, HAMIL FIRESTONE, LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND IDENTIFIED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING DOWN THE FRAME TO THE ROAD. SOMEHOW GASOLINE WAS ACTUALLY LEAKING FROM INSIDE THE CAR. I CONTACTED MERCEDES CORP IMMEDIATELY AND THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK TO COLLECT THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE ISSUE IT WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE CAR. MERCEDES SAID THAT DESPITE THE CAR BEING OUT OF WARRANTY, SOMETHING LIKE THIS WO
2012 MERCEDS BENZ C63 AMG. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MERCEDES BENZ DEALER NOT REPLACING OR REPAIRING ANY DEFECTIVE VEHICLES PARTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLEAR COAT PAINT WAS PEELING OFF OF THE BRAKE CALIPERS.*JS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C63 AMG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V017000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF TYSONS CORNER, 8545 LEESBURG PIKE, VIENNA, VA 22182) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 questions
Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63: Wrong front passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash; Passenger Airbag May Not Protect Occupant in Crash; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Air Bags (1), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.