How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 have?

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 C250, which is 7% of the 272 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 C250 fuel system?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system issue.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2012 C250?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 70,990 miles.

What do owners describe when the fuel system fails?

Owners describe sudden power loss, limp mode, stalling, and check engine lights, often occurring during highway driving or acceleration.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250, 7% of its 272 total complaints. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 70,990 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 18; 7% of 272
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 70,990 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden power loss or 'limp mode' at highway speeds, often near 45-70 mph, accompanied by the check engine light.
Some describe the engine stalling in traffic with no warning, in one case tied to a failed fuel pump and a p008a code.
Others report the car losing power right when merging or passing, creating a dangerous situation with vehicles behind them.
A high pressure fuel regulator failure (code p0002) is cited as triggering limp mode during highway passing attempts.
Several owners say the check engine light turns off after a restart, making the intermittent problem hard for dealers to duplicate.

When 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 11, 2013, latest Apr 4, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Apr 2025; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by C250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201218 (7%)
201329 (10%)
201411 (7%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 have?: NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 C250, which is 7% of the 272 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 C250 fuel system?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system issue.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2012 C250?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 70,990 miles.
What do owners describe when the fuel system fails?: Owners describe sudden power loss, limp mode, stalling, and check engine lights, often occurring during highway driving or acceleration.