2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Mercedes-benz s 550. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 get?

The 2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (15 city / 25 highway).

2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 at a glance

Safety recalls2

Combined19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #12V557000 · manufacturer #2013010004 · 03/12/2012

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.

Fix: 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.

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems NHTSA Campaign #11V493000 · 03/10/2011

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 …

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg

City15 mpg

Highway25 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,350

EPA size classLarge Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd

Forced inductionTurbocharged

Passenger volume109 cu ft

Cargo volume16 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750

Fuel only$21,750

Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 trims & engines on record

Trims

S550 · S550 4-MATIC

Engines

4.7L 8-cyl

2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 vehicles on record

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2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Mercedes-benz s 550. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 get?

The 2012 Mercedes-benz s 550 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (15 city / 25 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.