5
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz SLS has 5 recalls covering 1.49 million vehicles as reported; model year 2010 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2010: 4
Units affected
1.49M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SLS, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags11
- Vehicle speed control1
- Complaints
- 12
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz SLS by component
- Air bags5 · 1.49M units
Mercedes-Benz SLS recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2019 | Mercedes Benz SLS; MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63, C250, C300 and 6 more (2010-2017): Air bagsNo. 19V010000 | Fire | 288,779 |
| Jan 10, 2018 | Mercedes Benz C300, C350, C63 AMG, SLS and 8 more (2009-2013): Air bagsNo. 18V043000 | Fire | 132,167 |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Mercedes Benz C300, C350, C63, SLS and 7 more (2008-2012): Air bagsNo. 17V017000 | Injury | 104,119 |
| May 26, 2016 | Mercedes Benz C300, C350, C63, SLS and 6 more (2008-2011): Air bagsNo. 16V363000 | Injury | 258,163 |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Chrysler Crossfire; Mercedes Benz C230, C300, C320 and 32 more (2005-2014): Air bagsNo. 16V081000 | Crash risk | 711,159 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLS recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLS. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SLS have?
5 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz SLS, for 1.49 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz SLS?
Air bags: named in 11 of the 12 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SLS, then vehicle speed control (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.