2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your S400?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline

Recall 12V557Dec 3, 20125,800 vehicles affected

Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Recall 11V493Oct 3, 2011158 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Electrical System1
Engine1

What owners report

2019-01-08, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY IN TRAFFIC, INTERSECTIONS. VEHICLE STARTS INTERMITTENTLY, RUN, OPERATES HOWEVER, STALLS WHEN TRANSITIONING FROM STOPPED POSITION TO ACCELERATION. A KNOWN DEFECT PURSUANT TO MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2012080004. PRESENTED VEHICLE TO MERCEDES BENZ FOR REPAIR. THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE CAMPAIGN AND REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT POWER ELECTRONICS MODULE HOWEVER, THEY REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE AND PRESENTED ME AN $11K ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR. MERCEDES BENZ MANUFACTURER REFUSING TO HONOR KNOWN DEFECT RECALL. EXTREME BAD FAITH.

2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 questions

Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400: Fuel System, Gasoline; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Electrical System (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 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.

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