Model year
2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name SL-Class for 2026. Under the matched names AMG SL43, AMG SL55 4MATIC+, AMG SL63 4MATIC+, and AMG SL63 S E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 16–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750–$5,150, 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 2026. 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 SL43 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG SL55 4MATIC+ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG SL63 4MATIC+ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG SL63 S E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for AMG SL43
26V281000 · May 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Complaints for AMG SL43
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations for AMG SL43
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG SL43 · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| SL680 Maybach · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| AMG SL63 4matic Plus · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| AMG SL55 4matic Plus · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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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 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.