2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,929miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,929 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 45 MPH, the brakes were applied however, the vehicle would not decelerate. In addition, the steering wheel seized simultaneously and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. T the manufacturer has been contacted and stated that they would look into the issue. The failure and the current mileage was 980.”
NHTSA complaint #10478737, filed 2012-10, 980 miles“Premature rusting on brake and fuel lines which lead to further issues with driveability and saftey. This us caused by the same defects leading to the Premature rust on the subframe that can cause a serious wreck on the interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #11611787, filed 2024-08“The contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz CLS550. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the brakes were applied however, the vehicle would not decelerate. In addition, the steering wheel seized simultaneously and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose a failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would look into the issue. The failure and the current mileage was 16,878.”
NHTSA complaint #10472927, filed 2012-08, 16,878 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If 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
- 10154023Jan 25, 2019ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
- 10154018Jan 25, 2019ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
- 10151926Jul 3, 2018Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772)
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
8 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
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.
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