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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component18
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 28 |
| Engine | 4 | 22 |
| Power train | 4 | 22 |
| Wheels | 3 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 6 |
| Suspension | 1 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 6 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“I was driving on a country road when all of a sudden my car lost power all the warning lights camo on the dashboard. Smoke started billowing out from the back and front of the car.”
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. There was no warning light illuminated.”
- Electrical system
“Had some issues with turn signals and a check engine light. My car is a 2013 SL63 AMG with 22700 miles. It sits in garage 95 percent of the time under cover.”
Other Mercedes-Benz SL-Class model years
- 20172 recalls4 complaints
- 20153 recalls4 complaints
- 20144 recalls4 complaints
- 20133 recalls18 complaints
All years: 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2020 · 2019 · 2017 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2013 C-Class7 recalls574 complaints
- 2013 E-Class7 recalls187 complaints
- 2013 Sprinter5 recalls40 complaints
- 2013 CLS-Class3 recalls4 complaints
- 2013 GLK-Class7 recalls143 complaints
- 2013 G-Class3 recalls6 complaints
- 2013 M-Class4 recalls63 complaints
- 2013 GL-Class3 recalls51 complaints
- 2013 SLK-Class2 recalls9 complaints
- 2016 GLE-Class18 recalls107 complaints
- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2014 S-Class6 recalls25 complaints
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Check a specific Mercedes-Benz by VIN
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