2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,922miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,922 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter flange was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11608727, filed 2024-08, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) as the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 68,300.”
NHTSA complaint #11467758, filed 2022-06, 68,300 milesRelated recalls
- 12V557000Dec 3, 2012Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S63 2011–2012, C300 2011–2012, E350 2011–2012 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10167487Mar 21, 2014Minor 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 60% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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