2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SL63 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SL63 has 0 complaints and 88 recalls filed with NHTSA. Since there are no owner complaints, there is no recurring problem reported by consumers for this model year.
The vehicle is subject to numerous recalls affecting various systems including communication modules, safety airbags, and software controls. These recalls address potential safety risks related to emergency response and airbag deployment.
Recalls- Communication module software. NHTSA recall 21V058000 affects 1,292,258 vehicles including the 2017 SL63. The software may fail to send the correct vehicle location during an emergency call. This can cause emergency responders to be sent to the wrong location, increasing injury risk. Mercedes-Benz will update the software free of charge via dealer or over-the-air update.
- Airbag control software. NHTSA recall 17V177000 covers 51 vehicles including the 2017 SL63. Incorrect software in control units may prevent airbags from deploying properly during a crash. This increases injury risk. Dealers will update the affected software at no cost to owners.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety features or critical systems may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws related to vehicle defects.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SL63 Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
1292309
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ 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.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SL63
51 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.