2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450 has 0 complaints and 186 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems and vehicle software according to recall data.
There are 186 recalls affecting various systems including the electrical, communication, air bag inflators, and power train axle assembly. These recalls mainly involve software updates and component replacements to address safety risks.
Recalls- Communication module software. NHTSA recall 22V365000 affects 242,722 vehicles. A SIM card software error causes mobile network failure disabling the emergency call (eCall) system, preventing occupants from contacting emergency services. The fix involves an Over-the-Air (OTA) or dealer software update free of charge. Owner notifications started July 8, 2022.
- Passenger air bag inflator. NHTSA recall 19V571000 affects 457 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have an improperly sewn seam that can tear during deployment, reducing protection and increasing injury risk. Dealer replacement of the air bag is performed at no cost. The recall began December 13, 2019.
- Rear axle carrier bolt connection. NHTSA recall 19V768000 affects 36 vehicles. The bolt at the front-left mounting point may fail over time causing handling issues that increase crash risk. Dealers inspect the mounting point and offer vehicle repurchase if a defect is found. The recall began November 22, 2019.
- Emergency call system location error. NHTSA recall 21V058000 covers 1,292,258 vehicles. Communication module software may fail to transmit correct vehicle location during emergency calls, risking responders being sent to wrong addresses. The remedy is a free dealer or OTA software update. The recall began March 12, 2021.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or multiple recall-related issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help protect those rights.
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450 Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1535473
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450
242722 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
2019 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.
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450
36 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
2019 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.