2012 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG ML63

14 recalls — 0 complaints — 92 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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 MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 202... Read more

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Defect Description

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 4Mati... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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 contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall i... Read more

9,725 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain accessory all-season floor mats sold for use in model year 2012 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vehicles. This all-season floor mat may not fully conform to the contour of the vehicle's floor plan as intended. Clearance between the mat and the gas pedal may be re... Read more

Consequence

This interference could prevent the gas pedal from retracting and the vehicle may not decelerate as expected when the driver lifts their foot from the gas pedal, which could increase the risk of a crash. Should the pedal become trapped, steady application of the brakes will allow the vehicle to be ... Read more

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the floor mats free of charge. Until replacement mats become available, consumers are advised to remove their floor mats from the vehicle. The safety recall began on December 21, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the accessory floor mats ... Read more

8,879 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG ML63

92 manufacturer communications from 70 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	15
350000 EQUIPMENT	11
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	8
020000 SUSPENSION	6
010000 STEERING	5
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	5
100000 POWER TRAIN	4
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	4

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Why the warranty extension? On certain Model Year 2011-2016 CL/CLS/S/E/ML/SL/G/GL/GLE-Class vehicles with V8 engines, the exhaust valve assembly might not work properly and result in an engine misfire and potential illumination of the ch

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (a??MBUSAa??) is extending the warranty coverage on the exhaust valve system in ce

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint The touchpad dimming function does not work and the search lighting is either at maximum brightness or fully off (dependent upon dimming signal). Note: The dimming functions of the instrument cluster and head unit display are no

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handles

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s O

340000 COMMUNICATION

Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The aluminum bolts of the steering gear housing cover and the aluminum bolts on the powerpack may corrode in corrosion-critical countries where exposed combination with particularly aggressive thawing agents (saltwater mixtures) in certain

350000 EQUIPMENT

010000 STEERING

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type

100000 POWER TRAIN

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Play/noises in electric seat adjustment or error messages from WSS sensors

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Electric parking brake inoperative

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up, engine shakes at idle

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"

100000 POWER TRAIN

The 1-2, 2-3 and/or 3-4 acceleration upshift can be uncomfortable when the transmission oil is cold.

220000 SEATS

The electric seat adjustment and/or the seat heater/seat ventilation or rear monitor is nonfunctional

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Noise in center console area of W166.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Noise in center console area of W166.

130000 VISIBILITY

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

130000 VISIBILITY

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Oxidation products of the cavity preservation can enter the interior compartment via the air conditioning.

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Fault code(s) 13BA00, 13BB00, 13BC00, 13BD00, 13BE00, 13BF00 - Maximum actuation period exceeded during zero quantity calibration for injector of cylinder x stored in engine control unit

010000 STEERING

XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. MODEL 117

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Rattling noise after engine start for several seconds

160000 STRUCTURE

Belt holder/ retaining tab on side paneling in trunk is broken

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-press

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds

020000 SUSPENSION

ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM malfunction in instrument cluster in combination with the following fault codes in the ACS control unit: P100000: The oil pressure at the front axle is too low. (Veh. up to approx. 7/2012) P100200: The oil pressure at

020000 SUSPENSION

Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Brake linings on rear axle exhibit differential wear

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ESP warning message in instrument cluster. One of the fault codes C219700 or 630900 is logged in the ESP control unit (N30/4).

181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

XENTRY (MERCEDES): IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AN ESP WARNING DUE TO IMPLAUSIBLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODEL 2012 172, 212, 218, 207, 204. *PE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

XENTRY (MERCEDES): IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AN ESP WARNING DUE TO IMPLAUSIBLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODEL 2012 172, 212, 218, 207, 204. *PE

350000 EQUIPMENT

A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit programming. If required, these are

130000 VISIBILITY

Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads.

160000 STRUCTURE

Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE FUSE AND RELAY BOXES (SRB) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR REAR COMPARTMENT HAS A MALFUNCTION AND DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATION PATHS CAUSING A NO START IN VEHICLE. MODEL 2012-2013 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 176, 117, 1

350000 EQUIPMENT

Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Blind Spot Assist inoperative.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

010000 STEERING

Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The complete headliner can no longer be replaced for loose headliner magnets. As described in AR68.30-P-4300GQ, 2-component adhesive A 005 989 09 71 is to be used for gluing on the headliner magnets. Any missing magnets can be reordered as

350000 EQUIPMENT

020000 SUSPENSION

Cracking, clunking noise when braking the vehicle to a stop or when moving off, when the suspension compresses and rebounds at the front axle. Sometimes a single jolt can also be felt at the steering wheel.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The rear seat heating cannot be activated when the customer has set the ambiance illumination to "Neutral" and "Stage 1" or "Stage 2" in the instrument cluster.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Oil spray or fouling on the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is not related to leakage of the hydraulic pump.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

The liftgate can no longer be opened when the ambiance illumination is set to stage 1 or 2.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700

350000 EQUIPMENT

Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz deal

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

XENTRY (MERCEDES): BETWEEN THE FRONT BUMPER TO INTERIOR WIRING HARNESS, THERE MAY BE CORROSION AT ELECTRICAL CONNECTING POINT. *PE

020000 SUSPENSION

Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

MERCEDES: THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FAILS TO CORRESPOND WITH CURRENT CONFIGURATION PRODUCTION AND WILL BE UPDATED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. MODELS 2012 166 (ML350, 550, 63, GL 350, 450, 550, 63). *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software update of COMAND Online control unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up. Fault code 20B91B, 20B913 (The output for the heating element of the AdBlue pressure line has an electrical fault or an open circuit) is stored in the SCR control unit.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

100000 POWER TRAIN

FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce

130000 VISIBILITY

Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.

020000 SUSPENSION

Thumping noises at the front axle when driving over road bumps

010000 STEERING

Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).

020000 SUSPENSION

1. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 without code 803, the following fault code is logged in the quick test: P1C9B00. The control unit 'Roll control' has a malfunction. 2. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 with code 803 or vehi

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).

350000 EQUIPMENT

A flapping/rattling noise can be heard from the area of the center console towards the rear.

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

010000 STEERING

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

MERCEDES (XENTRY): DUE TO AMINE DEPOSITS FROM STEERING WHEEL FOAM, HORN PLATE OF STEERING WHEEL, SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING THE MULTIFUNCTION BUTTONS, ON STEERING WHEEL, TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER TAKING VEHICLE OUT TRANSPORT MODE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS MESSAGE SOS MBRACE SERVICE NOT ACTIVATED. MODELS 2013 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 463. *PE

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG ML63 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG ML63 across all model years (2007–2015).

88 Total Recalls

14 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG ML63 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2015	15	0	View
2014	14	6	View
2013	15	7	View
2012 (current)	14	0
2011	6	0	View
2010	6	0	View
2009	6	0	View
2008	6	1	View
2007	6	0	View

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