2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550
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
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange…
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S550, S550 CGI, S63, S600 Bi-Turbo, S65 AMG, S550 4-Matic, and S550 CGI 4-Matic and S400 Hybrid vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2011, through July 30, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS)…
Remedy: Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the tire pressure monitoring unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,955 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased this vehicle in July 2020. I did a through check for recalls, warranty problems and could not identify any with this vehicle. From the get go the check engine light would come on. I checke”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
“There is a strong smell of fuel in the cabin. When I lifted up the rear seats, where the odor is coming from, I see a film of fuel around the fuel sending unit on the driver's side. I lift up the soun”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 14, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare Mercedes-Benz S550 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz S550 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 0 | 54 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 0 | 19 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 0 | 16 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2 | 5 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 5 | 24 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 5 | 41 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 5 | 15 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 10 | 16 |
Checking a specific 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550
How do I know if my 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 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 S550; 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 11V493000).
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.