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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
30,000 miles · Oct 30, 2018
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ CL63. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ANTI THEFT MODE ENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE. THE BATTERY IN THE KEY FOB WAS DEAD. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE SPARE FOB AND WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WORKED AS DESIGNED. THERE WERE NO WARNING…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ CL63. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ANTI THEFT MODE ENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE. THE BATTERY IN THE KEY FOB WAS DEAD. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE SPARE FOB AND WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WORKED AS DESIGNED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CL63 Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
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