Model year
2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name SL-Class for 2020. Under the matched names AMG SL63, SL 450, and SL 550, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for SL 450 are COMMUNICATION (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750–$4,100, 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 2020. 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 | 0 |
| SL 450 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SL 550 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for SL 450
22V365000 · May 20, 2022
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; 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…
21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; 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…
Complaints for SL 450
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 SL 450
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL550 · 4.7L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| SL450 · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
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 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.