2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550
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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Fuel system, gasoline: control/drive module and fuel system, diesel: control/drive module
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…
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Suspension: front
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 drivin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 15, 2023 · Electrical system
Compare Mercedes-Benz ML550 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz ML550 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 | 2 | 18 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML550 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML550 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550 | 3 | 6 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML550 | 3 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550
How do I know if my 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550; 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 18V272000).
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.