no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
2011 Mercedes-Benz S63Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 11V-493 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other S63 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S63 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S63 owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter flange was cracked and needed to be…
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
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