2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
1 recalls — 1 complaints — 89 TSBs
15V137000 Mar 10, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLS 400 and CLS 400 4matic, 2012-2015 CLS 550 and CLS 550 4matic, 2012-2013 CLS 63, 2014 CLS 63, and 2014-2015 CLS 63P. The affected vehicles have LED tail lights that may not light on the sides, reducing the rear side visibility ... Read more
Consequence
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the lighting controller software, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015030005.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 12, 2025
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon opening the hood of ... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63
89 manufacturer communications from 64 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 4 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
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
LI82.85-P-076799
Aug 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is st
LI82.85-P-076799
Aug 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is st
CL-ELWSubframe
Mar 31, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle reg
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-RearSubframe
Mar 10, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle reg
ELW-RearSubframe
Mar 10, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle reg
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
ELW-RearSubframe
Feb 10, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle rega
LI68.05-P-060306
Jan 27, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed
LI68.05-P-060307
Jan 9, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
NCU-2019080019
Jul 10, 2020
010000 STEERING
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
NCU-2019080019
Jul 10, 2020
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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
NCU-2019080019
Jul 10, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
NCU-2019080019
Jul 10, 2020
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
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
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
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
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
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
LI82.20-P-070189
Jan 14, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker
LI82.20-P-070189
Jan 14, 2020
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker
LI72 40-P-069669
Apr 25, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Window lifter inoperative
LI72 40-P-069669
Apr 25, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Window lifter inoperative
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
LI32 25-P-066246
Apr 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Thumping noises from rear axle shock absorber
LI32-25-P-066246
Feb 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Thumping noises from rear axle damper
LI54-30-P-068844
Jan 30, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model series 257: In the Edition 1, the Welcome graphic is not displayed in the instrument cluster with the specific Edition animation.
LI5418P067550
Jan 25, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
LI5418P067550
Jan 25, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
LI5418P067550v5
Jan 25, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI82 70-P-067429
Jul 12, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Inductive charging: iPhone is not reliably charged
LI82 70-P-067429
Jul 12, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inductive charging: iPhone is not reliably charged
LI54 65-P-068316
Jul 3, 2018
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772)
LI54 65-P-068316
Jul 3, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772)
LI54 65-P-068316
Jul 3, 2018
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772)
LI80.61-P-068096
May 11, 2018
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Trunk lid cannot be closed
LI68.05-P-060307
Jan 11, 2018
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Garage door opener range too short
LI68.05-P-060305
Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Garage door opener loses programming
LI68.05-P-060305
Jan 11, 2018
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Garage door opener loses programming
LI05 20-P-067123
Oct 9, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil in engine wiring harness
LI0702P0547173
Nov 14, 2016
061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
LI8285P0647651
Aug 25, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
LI8285P0581859
Aug 16, 2016
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
"Anti-theft protection activated".
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
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI91.10-P-059386
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
LI91.10-P-048411
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
LI27.55-P-058976
Jun 18, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
LI28.00-P-051499
Jun 10, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
Vibrations when cornering and shuddering during circular-course driving - 4MATIC
LI27.10-P-057361
Jun 10, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Humming, droning, vibrations, shuddering, jolting, slip
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
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
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
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).
LI82.85-P-058582
Mar 3, 2014
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.
LI54.15-P-057373
Feb 28, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl
LI54.15-P-057373
Feb 28, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl
LI46.15-P-058505
Feb 25, 2014
010000 STEERING
Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
LI54.71-P-056477
Feb 25, 2014
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Blind Spot Assist inoperative.
LI49.20-P-056353
Feb 25, 2014
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.
LI46.10-P-057961
Feb 18, 2014
010000 STEERING
Surface damage on steering wheel trim
LI49.20-P-056353
Feb 12, 2014
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.
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
LI54.25-P-056472
Feb 10, 2014
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.
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
S-SC- 2013090008
Feb 1, 2014
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
LI8270P056963
Aug 21, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software update of COMAND Online control unit.
LI8285P053927
Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".
LI8285P055695
Aug 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.
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
LI27.50-P-056467
Jul 26, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F0
LI82.95-P-056655
Jul 12, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
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.
LI47.40-P-053871
Jul 10, 2013
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.
LI68.10-P-056727
Jul 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Glove box squeaks/rattles at top left mounting.
LI82.85-P-055695
Jul 8, 2013
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).
LI8870P056690
Jul 3, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Outside mirror fogged.
S-B-80.61/61A
Apr 2, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI03.20-P-048278
Mar 26, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine makes intermittent knocking noise, ticking/crackling
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 across all model years (2012–2015).
10
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths