Mercedes-Benz SLS recalls and problems

5 recalls and 12 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
5
Complaints
12
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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Mercedes-Benz SLS by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2014 SLS220000
2013 SLS300000
2012 SLS340000
2011 SLS360000

Most reported Mercedes-Benz SLS problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags11
Vehicle Speed Control1

All Mercedes-Benz SLS recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
19V-010Jan 9, 20192011–2014Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe…
18V-043Jan 10, 20182013Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350…
17V-017Jan 10, 20172012Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe…
16V-363May 26, 20162011Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350…
16V-081Feb 11, 20162011–2014Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz SLS?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS has the most reports (6). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SLS have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz SLS model years 2011–2014.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz SLS problems?

Owners report air bags, vehicle speed control problems most often.