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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
0
Latest campaign
May 20, 2022

Recall summary by component4

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2May 20, 2022
Power train1Oct 25, 2019
Air bags1Aug 2, 2019

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings
2Fixable over the air
May 20, 2022Latest campaign
May 20, 202222V365000

Electrical system: software

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders…

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 22V365000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Filed under
Amg Sl63, Sl 450, Sl 550
Campaign
NHTSA 22V365000 · May 20, 2022
Feb 5, 202121V058000

Electrical system: software

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 21V058000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Filed under
Amg Sl63, Sl 450, Sl 550
Campaign
NHTSA 21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
Oct 25, 201919V768000

Power train: axle assembly

Unexpected changes in the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V768000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 SL450, SL63 AMG, and SL550 vehicles. Over time, the bolt connection at the front-left mounting point on the rear axle carrier casting may fail, possibly affecting the vehicle's handling.
Risk
Unexpected changes in the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front-left mounting point of the rear axle carrier. If a defect in the bolt connection of the rear axle carrier is found, MBUSA will contact the owner and offer a repurchase of the vehicle. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100018.
Filed under
Amg Sl63, Sl450, Sl550
Campaign
NHTSA 19V768000 · Oct 25, 2019
Aug 2, 201919V571000

Air bags: frontal passenger side

A tear in the air bag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V571000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 SL65 AMG, 2019 SL63 AMG and 2018-2019 SL450 and SL550 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment.
Risk
A tear in the air bag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100016.
Filed under
Amg Sl63, Sl450, Sl550
Campaign
NHTSA 19V571000 · Aug 2, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Sl63, Sl 450, Sl 550, Sl450, Sl550. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component0

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No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The most recent, 22V365000 (reported May 20, 2022), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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.

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