2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Exterior lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLS 400 and CLS 400 4matic, 2012-2015 CLS 550 and CLS 550 4matic, 2012-2013 CLS 63, 2014 CLS 63, and 2014-2015 CLS 63P. The affected vehicles have LED tail lights that may not light on the sides, reducing the rear side visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the lighting controller software, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have a 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 that is leaking fuel from the rear driver side by the tire. You can smell fuel inside the cabin of the vehicle very strong. On the vin plate on my door it says in my”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare Mercedes-Benz CLS63 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz CLS63 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63
How do I know if my 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V137000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.