2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Unknown or Other	1

Most reported parts

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Mounting Plate/Flange — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Nov 11, 2024

The fuel tank is mounted inside the cabin of the car. There is a fuel leak inside the car, rendering it unsafe to start for the fear of the vehicle exploding. This is a production issue as the fuel tank should never ever leak into the passenger compartment. The car has never been in any accident or subjected to any type of severe jolts or bumps on national roads.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 5,000 miles · reported Sep 23, 2020

We have a 2012 mercedes amg sls that is a collector's car with only 5000 or so miles on it. In the last 5 years, I think it has been driven only about 2500 or so miles by us. Even though we put very few miles on the car every year, we still get an annual service done. This year when we took the car back home from the dealer's service department, we noticed a very strong odor of gasoline. We took the car back to the dealer and they discovered that the "sending unit" of the fuel system was cracked. This resulted in the passenger cabin of the car getting soaked in gasoline, as noted in the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (2 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.