CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).
2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 recalls
Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure
Certain 2006-2012 Mercedes-Benz ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles may have moisture accumulating inside the brake booster housing.
Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure
Moisture can build up inside the brake booster housing of certain Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles from model years 2006 and 2007.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can fail when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle was making a grinding sound while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who completed the inspection mentioned in the recall and concluded that a replacement was needed. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
TAMARA RECALL. IT'S BEEN 10 YEARS NOW. WHEN IS MY LUCK RUNNING OUT?
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF DENVER (LOCATED AT 940 S COLORADO BLVD, DENVER, CO 80246, (303) 953-4581) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
"TAKATA RECALL" - WHILE DRIVING ALONG A COUNTY STREET MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED. I PUT IN PARK AND IT STARTED AND WENT APPROXIMATELY A 1/2 OF A MILE AND STALLED AGAIN. IT DID THIS TWICE MORE BEFORE I GOT HOME WHERE I SHUT IT OFF AND CALLED A TOW COMPANY TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP. MY SERVICE ADVISOR CALL AND TOLD ME THAT THE WIRING HONES TO THE ENGINE BURNED UP.
TAKATA RECALL MANUFACTURER ADVISED ME OF THE DEFECT IN MAY 2016. THE LETTER ADVISED IT WOULD TAKE SOME TIME TO DESIGN AND ULTIMATELY REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART. NO FURTHER NOTICES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED WITH A SOLUTION AFTER MORE THAN 18-MONTHS. NO ACCIDENTS OR COLLISIONS HAVE OCCURRED TO TEST THE BAG EFFECTIVENESS.
2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 questions
Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350: Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure; Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Engine (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 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.