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Mercedes-Benz AMG C63Model year report

2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 108 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Extremely dangerous fuel leak - fuel started to leak from the top of the gas tank, inside the car from under the driver side rear passenger seat. Vehicle was taken to closest shop available when heavy fuel smells were noticed inside vehicle while driving. A local tire shop, hamil firestone, looked under the car and identified that fuel was leaking down the frame to the road. Somehow gasoline was actually leaking from inside the car. I contacted mercedes corp immediately and they sent a tow truck to collect the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11390625, filed 2021-01, 70,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The electronic steering lock failed resulting in my car being completely disabled. My safety was not at risk in this particular instance. I was left stranded in a parking lot at night. The component was not inspected by the manufacturer or dealer. The manufacturer/dealer did not inform anyone that this problem will happen to every car with this compensation. This component failed without warning/symptoms/messages. It will fail on all Mercedes Benz cars from 2008-2016. The problem has not been confirmed or communicated by the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11676056, filed 2025-07

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 70,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 108 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 108 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013525,0006———Not enough data
2012570,0005———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 70,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.