Model year
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name SL-Class for 2016. Under the matched names AMG SL63, SL400, and SL550, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for SL400 are TIRES (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 4 complaints
- 2001 3 complaints
- 2002 1 complaints
- 2003 9 complaints
- 2004 3 complaints
- 2005 2 complaints
- 2006 0 complaints
- 2007 21 complaints
- 2008 4 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2011 3 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
- 2013 0 complaints
- 2014 4 complaints
- 2015 4 complaints
- 2016 1 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
- 2018 2 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2022 9 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG SL63 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SL400 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SL550 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls for SL400
19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list…
Complaints for SL400
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for SL400
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL400 · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| AMG SL63 · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| SL550 · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| AMG SL65 · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.