2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2012 compare to other S600 years?

S600 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V493000Tires & WheelsOctober 3, 2011 · 158 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S550, S550 CGI, S63, S600 Bi-Turbo, S65 AMG, S550 4-Matic, and S550 CGI 4-Matic and S400 Hybrid vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2011, through July 30, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)." The tire pressure monitoring system indicators may only illuminate for a portion of the time required by the standard and under certain conditions may not re-illuminate immediately after the vehicle is restarted as required.

Consequence

If all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will not automatically repeat on subsequent ignition cycles, failing to remind the driver that the system is offline. Driving unknowingly with incorrectly inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the tire pressure monitoring unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 — common questions

Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz S600 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the S600 years to avoid are 2001. The cleanest record among S600 years belongs to 2017.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2012 compare to other S600 years?

Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 have recalls?

2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 — common questions

Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 reliable?

Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 have recalls?

Which Mercedes-Benz S600 years should you avoid?

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