2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 550 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 550 has 0 complaints and 87 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electronic systems and safety components. No specific complaints have been submitted for this model year.
A total of 87 recalls affect the 2018 SL 550, covering a variety of systems including air bag modules and vehicle communication systems. The recalls mainly address safety risks related to air bag deployment and emergency notification functionality.
Recalls- Passenger air bag inflator. Recall 19V571000 affected 457 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have improperly sewn seams that tear during deployment. This defect reduces air bag performance which increases injury risk. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag free of charge.
- Emergency call communication software. Recall 21V058000 covered over 1.2 million vehicles including the 2018 SL 550. The communication module software may fail to send accurate location information during a crash. This prevents correct emergency responder dispatch and raises injury risk. The fix involves a software update via dealer or over-the-air at no cost to owners.
Owners encountering repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects with this model may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney is advisable for managing these concerns.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 550 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
1292715
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 550
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 550
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.