2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63 has 2 complaints and 86 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle communication systems and software malfunctions affecting safety features.
The vehicle has 86 recalls addressing various systems, mostly focused on electronic and safety components. The recalls cover a broad range of models including the SL-Class, impacting emergency communication modules among other parts.
Common Issues- Communication system failure. The emergency call system (eCall) may not transmit the correct vehicle location following a crash, risking delayed emergency response.
- Software defects. Problems with the communication module software impair the reliability of safety features dependent on accurate crash data transmission.
- Communication module software. NHTSA Recall 21V058000 affects 1,292,258 vehicles including the 2018 AMG SL63. The software for the emergency call system (eCall) may fail to send correct crash location data, increasing injury risk due to misdirected emergency responders. Mercedes-Benz will update the module software free of charge either at dealerships or through over-the-air updates. This recall started on March 12, 2021. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisories apply.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to communications failures or unresolved recall issues should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Those concerns may involve safety defects that require continued manufacturer attention.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63 Summary
2018
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
1292258
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63
1292258 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Complaints
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63
ID: 2067146POWER TRAIN
See attached document for complaint.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63
ID: 2067145VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
See attached document for complaint.