Mercedes Benz S350 2012
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2012 MERCEDES BENZ S350.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ |
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- NCU-2023060006 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz ag ("mbag"), the manufacturer of mercedes-benz vehicles, has determined that on certain model year ("my") 2012 s-class (221 platforms) vehicles, the injector codes might no longer be stored in the engine control unit software
- NCU-2023060005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz ag ("mbag"), the manufacturer of mercedes-benz vehicles, has determined that on certain model year (??A?A?My??A?A?) 2009-2012 gl-class, ml-class, r-class, and s-class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the
- LI91.18-P-077075 - 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
- LI8270P055572 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
- LI8210P0647661 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlamps fogged.
- LI8220P073063 - INTERIOR LIGHTING: Touch pad: search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
- LI54.30-P-072145 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Ntg5.5: incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, comand display, and analog clock
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- LI82.10-P-064766 - 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 - 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
- LI27.60-P-071237 - POWER TRAIN: 5 to 4 coasting downshift - shift quality concern with cold trans- mission oil on model 217 or 222 in combination with engi- ne 278 and transmission 722.9 without code 835/498
- P-B-54.10-225d - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: If it is necessary to replace an hv battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis sheet for transportability of high-voltage batteries form? Accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the bms co
- LI47.40-P-053871 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "very fine leak" or P044200 "fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
- LI05.10-P-056435 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
- LI54.18-P-058597 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The engine diagnosis warning lamp - check engine lamp (cel) is active. One or more of the faults relating to the throttle valve actuator (m16/6) listed under 'control unit / fault' is/are stored in the engine control unit (n3/10).
- LI30.20-P-058689 - 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).
- LI01.30-P-058630 - 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
- LI54.71-P-056477 - LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION: Blind spot assist inoperative.
- LI49.20-P-056353 - 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.
- LI18.30-P-055434 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner v) on engine 642
- LI14.20-P-052079 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - fault code entry (fc) 14a600 or 14a700
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- C1A140101 - 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
- LI91.40-P-059364 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt height adjustment nonfunctional
- LI91.30-P-048290 - SEATS: Grinding noises can occur in the backrest on active multicontour seats with the backrest under load and the seat ventilation switched on
- LI91.25-P-059392 - SEATS: No inflation of one or more air cushions on the massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and rear) bubble formation in one or more seats with massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and
- LI91.25-P-059382 - SEATS: Dynamic seat (ds) pneumatic pump / multicontour seat pneumatic pump makes noises.
- LI91.25-P-059380 - SEATS: Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
- LI91.25-P-048132 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Multicontour system fails during air release procedure. The system becomes operational again after an ignition change. Fault code 9e8900 is stored.
- LI91.10-P-059389 - SEATS: Noises from lock of valuables/stowage compartment or from gap cover between seat and center tunnel.
- LI91.10-P-048504 - SEATS: Squeaking/creaking noises from area of seat adjuster
- LI91.10-P-047382 - SEATS: Creaking noises can occur when the side bolster bladders are inflated and deflated
- SC-2019040001 - ENGINE (PWS): Update engine electronics (me-sfi) control unit software
- LI68.05-P-059193 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
- LI54.10-P-060034 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Vehicle cannot be unlocked (cl), engine does not start - 12v starter battery discharged
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI80.61-P-061174 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE: Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
- 2012010006 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Summary to be provided on a future date.
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20190531 |
Engine has oil leak similar to many 2011-2012 diesel model.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20161122 |
I did some research on mercedes 3.0l diesel motors and there seems to be an issue with the seal failing about 50,000 miles causing the motor to leak oil and the seal as well as the oil cooler need to be replaced. It is such a common problem on the 3.0l diesel engines that when you call any repair shop the first thing they ask is if the car is a diesel. Also the seal replacement is all over the mercedes blogs saying the same issue on the 3.0l diesels. Thought it might be something to look into as it is an engine seal problem and is occurring consistently in all the 3.0l diesels in the s class, e class, ml class, g class. All models that mercedes sold the 3.0l engine in the us.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20160825 |
"takata recall" the vehicle slips into a limp mode while driving. This have happened several times. I'm taking it to the mb dealer this weekend. 11/16/2016. 57kmiles
| No | No | N | None | None | 20160721 |
Vehicle entered limp home mode while entering intersection. Dealership said codes did not indicate an issue and could not reproduce problem. Only actions taken was a computer test and road test. After leaving the dealer, the vehicle entered the limp home mode again this time on the highway. Dealer then replaced two sensors at the turbo. After returning the vehicle to me, it entered the limp home mode again, also while driving on the highway. This time, dealer replaced the turbo when it was brought back in for repair. The vehicle still entered the limp home mode after this repair. So the dealer has also replaced the catalytic converter. Problem still persisted and caused a hose to rupture. This was replaced and the problem still persists after a month of troubleshooting and parts replacing.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20160321 |
While driving at freeway speeds car went into limp mode. Engine rmp were limited to 1500rpm and speed dropped to 25mph.This happened 3 times during week of 3/14/16 and again on 3/22/16. Had to make defensive emergency maneuver to steer the car away from the traffic lanes and stop on the side of the freeway. Was almost rear ended by a semi. Car had to be turned off and restarted to come back to normal driving mode. Car was taken to mercedes dealer and it was diagnosed to be a bad torque converter causing this limp mode. Dealer repaired the car by replacing the torque converter. There was no check engine light. When the dealer hooked up their computer there were codes for bad torque converter.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20150331 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz s350. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact then coasted over to the emergency lane and there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the side charge air hose into the throttle actuator was torn and caused the loss of hose pressure. Both the left and right hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20150313 |
When i closed the hood, a section of the radiator grill broke. *tr