Recall 12V557000: 2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 and 7 other models
- Report received
- Dec 3, 2012
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 5,800vehicles
- Model years
- 2011–2012
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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 filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300480 complaints
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300267 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL5505 complaints
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL5500 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL630 complaints
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL631 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350223 complaints
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350217 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350133 complaints
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350167 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz S4005 complaints
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S4001 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz S5509 complaints
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S5505 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz S635 complaints
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S630 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.