2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class problems and recalls

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has no recalls on file. Owners have filed 24 complaints, most often on the Fuel/Propulsion System.

24
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
65.3
Severity index

Severity index 65.3 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 65.3p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 9 complaints (37.5%)9 38%EngineEngine: 4 complaints (16.7%)4 17%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 3 complaints (12.5%)3 12%Service BrakesService Brakes: 3 complaints (12.5%)3 12%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 3 complaints (12.5%)3 12%Power TrainPower Train: 3 complaints (12.5%)3 12%SuspensionSuspension: 2 complaints (8.3%)2 8%VisibilityVisibility: 2 complaints (8.3%)2 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM937.5%
ENGINE416.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER312.5%
SERVICE BRAKES312.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM312.5%
POWER TRAIN312.5%
SUSPENSION28.3%
VISIBILITY28.3%

Complaints filed per year

0362012: 22014: 12016: 12018: 32019: 12020: 42022: 32023: 22024: 12025: 6121416181920222324256
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20122
20141
20161
20183
20191
20204
20223
20232
20241
20256
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2019 to 2022 (9 against 8).

Other Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 2 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.