2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CL63
1 recalls, 1 complaints - 38 TSBs
12V557000 Dec 3, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Oct 30, 2018
Incident date: Oct 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ CL63. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ANTI THEFT MODE ENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE. THE BATTERY IN THE KEY FOB WAS DEAD. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE SPARE FOB AND WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WORKED AS D... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CL63
38 manufacturer communications from 30 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
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
CL-ELWExhaustVal
Mar 30, 2023
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
ELW-ExhaustValve
Mar 10, 2023
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
LI27.50-P-049281
Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
NCU - HVAC Warra
May 21, 2020
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
SC-2019040001
Apr 11, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software
SC-2019040001
Apr 11, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI42.20-P-061327
Apr 21, 2015
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Electric parking brake inoperative
LI27.20-P-055758
Apr 7, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741)
LI27.20-P-055758
Apr 7, 2015
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741)
LI09.20-P-061233
Apr 7, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up, engine shakes at idle
LI42.47-P-048216
Oct 13, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required"
LI91.25-P-059392
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
No inflation of one or more air cushions on the massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and rear) Bubble formation in one or more seats with massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and
LI91.10-P-059377
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Front seat backrest locks at folded-forward position
LI91.25-P-059380
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
LI91.10-P-048504
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Squeaking/creaking noises from area of seat adjuster
LI27-60P059296
Jun 30, 2014
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ALTHOUGH BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ELECTRONIC SELECTOR LEVER MODULE IS BLOCKED, IN POSITION P. *PE
LI46-35P059241
Jun 20, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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
LI46-35P059241
Jun 20, 2014
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
LI05.10-P-056435
May 19, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
LI01.30-P-058630
Mar 21, 2014
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
LI01.30-P-058630
Mar 21, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
LI05.10-P-056435
Mar 21, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
LI30.20-P-058689
Mar 13, 2014
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).
LI-30-20P058689
Mar 13, 2014
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
LI-30-20P058689
Mar 13, 2014
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
LI54-15-P057373
Feb 28, 2014
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
LI54.71-P-056477
Feb 25, 2014
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Blind Spot Assist inoperative.
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
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
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI83-00P-052510
Jan 6, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
XENTRY (MERCEDES): CONTROL UNITS INSTALLED, UNDER DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, HAS WATER ENTERING TRAY, CAUSED BY CONDENSATION HOSE OF A/C HOUSING BEING EITHER DISLOCATED, PINCHED, CRUSHED OR LEAKING. MODEL ALL. *PE
SC-2012070005A
Sep 1, 2013
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MERCEDES: THE INFORMATION, ON SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING SPARE TIRE SIZE ON THE B-PILLAR TIRE PRESSURE LABEL, IS INCORRECT AND NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. MODEL 204 (C AND GLK 250, 350,300, 63).
SC-2012070005A
Sep 1, 2013
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
MERCEDES: THE INFORMATION, ON SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING SPARE TIRE SIZE ON THE B-PILLAR TIRE PRESSURE LABEL, IS INCORRECT AND NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. MODEL 204 (C AND GLK 250, 350,300, 63).
LI8285P056976
Aug 28, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"Metadata Loss" or navigation constantly diplays "Activating".
LI27.20-P-055758
Jul 30, 2013
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
LI27.00-P-056643
Jul 12, 2013
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.
S-B-80.61/61A
Apr 2, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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MERCEDES-BENZ CL63 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CL63 across all model years (2011, 2012).
2
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths