CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 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.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
*2012 ML550 benz fuel pump control module Re: Formal Demand for Repair â Fuel Pump Control Unit Replacement Vehicle: MercedesâBenz ML550 VIN: [XXX] Recall: NHTSA Recall Campaign No. XXX To MercedesâBenz USA: I am submitting this formal demand for repair of the cost to replace the fuel pump control unit in my MercedesâBenz ML550. The vehicle stalled without warning while in operation, creating an immediate safety hazard. A certified mechanic diagnosed the issue and confirmed that the fuel pump control unit was reporting a fault through the onboard diagnostics system, accompanied by an illuminated check engine light. Due to the intermittent nature of the defect and the risk of su
In the last year, randomly, when starting the vehicle, the yellow check engine light comes on. Turn the vehicle off, it is gone. The side view mirrors have the yellow lights lit up on them when driving down any road, the red warning lights that tell you there's something behind or in front of you start going off for no reason while driving down any road, all the "safety" and lane assist features seem to have a ghost controlling them. The radio will also glitch out from time to time. It will swap through the channels or pull up list of channels when there is Nobody in the vehicle messing with it at all. Yesterday, I received the message that the backup assist was not working and another
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 questions
Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550: Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving; Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine (1), Lane Departure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 has been fixed?
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