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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350, and owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuel system, gasoline: control/drive module and fuel system, diesel: control/drive module

    NHTSA 22V955000 Reported 348,183 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact…

  2. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 18V272000 Reported 9,725 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic,…

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may…

  3. Software (electrical system) and air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

    NHTSA 17V177000 Reported 51 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550…

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,254 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 9 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350. While the contact’s wife was driving approximately 30 - 35 MPH, the message "Do Not Drive Vehicle" was suddenly displayed. The vehicle was taken to a mecha”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2026 · Steering

“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 i”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 14, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

Compare Mercedes-Benz ML350 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz ML350 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML35001
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350025
2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350035
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350023
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML3502172
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350283
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350267
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350393
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML3503101
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML3503111
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350365
2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350456
2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350468
2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350552

Checking a specific 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350

How do I know if my 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 17V177000).

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.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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.