CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (21 reports).
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 recalls
Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving
Water can collect in the spare tire well of certain Mercedes-Benz ML and GLE SUVs, from roughly 2012 to 2020 model years.
Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire Risk
The Active Curve System (ACS) reservoir in certain vehicles can lose oil when the oil level drops below the minimum.
Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some control units in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 problems
Problem areas named in the 65 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 21 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350. While the contactâs wife was driving approximately 30 - 35 MPH, the message "Do Not Drive Vehicle" was suddenly displayed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and the brake fluid reservoir was topped off. The mechanic was unable to find any leaks. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The message turned off and was displayed again 4 hours later. The contact was called by his wife, and the vehicle was driven to the residence after the brake fluid reservoir was refilled. The contact stated that a half mile later, the message was displayed again. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that t
ENGINE STALLED DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70mph. MECHANIC DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED TO BE FAULTY FUEL PUMP and/or FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY MERCEDES BENZ AS A FAULTY ISSUE AND SUBJECT TO RECALL. UPON CALLING MERCEDES BENZ DEALER WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS MATTER FOR MY VEHICLE CONTRADICTING THIS ISSUE PREVIOUSLY RECOGNIZED BY MERCEDES BENZ.
My name is [XXX] My vehicle cut off on me 3 times twice while stationary and once at an intersection. Found oil in engine control module due to failed cam position sensors. Oil has traveled through the engine harness to ECM causing oil to get into module and cause it to shut down but it did start back up. This is very dangerous and could cause serious injury to someone. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Vehicle stalled without warning, and I was advised by a mechanic that the fuel pump control unit was reporting a fault through the onboard diagnostics port and the check engine light on the dashboard. It was necessary to replace the fuel pump control unit as the defect was intermittent and subject to occur at any time the vehicle was being driven. There is no available solution save the replacement. I had the fuel pump control unit replaced at my cost and after replacing it found information concerning the NHTSA recall campaign online. The defective fuel pump control unit was discarded upon replacement and is not available for inspection. I believe the failure of this fuel pump control
The driver's seat belt is locked and the retractor is not working without any reason. The front adaptive cruise control radar is also not working, along with the crucial blind spot sensor. Because of this, the vehicle cruise control (even without adaptive mode) is not working at all. This is a big safety issue and it is illegal to even drive this car without the seat belt working.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 questions
Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350: Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving; Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire Risk; Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350?
Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (21), Fuel/Propulsion System (12), Electrical System (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has been fixed?
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