2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450 has 0 complaints and 87 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and electronic communication modules based on recall data.
The vehicle is subject to multiple recalls affecting various systems. The recalls largely involve safety components such as airbags and software systems related to emergency communications. The wide scope of recalls covers critical functions that can impact occupant safety and emergency response.
Recalls- Passenger air bag inflator. NHTSA Recall 19V571000 affects 457 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment. A tear can reduce air bag performance and increase injury risk. Dealers replace the passenger air bag free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019.
- Emergency call system software. NHTSA Recall 21V058000 affects 1,292,258 vehicles including the 2018 SL 450. The communication module software may fail to send the correct vehicle location during a crash. This failure risks emergency responders going to the wrong location. Mercedes-Benz notifies owners and updates the software free through dealers or over-the-air since March 12, 2021.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. It is advisable to consult legal resources if problems persist despite remedial actions.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
1292715
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450
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.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450
457 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.