Model year
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name SLK-Class for 2013. Under the matched names AMG SLK55, SLK172, SLK250, and SLK350, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 9 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for SLK250 are ENGINE (2), STRUCTURE:BODY (2), AIR BAGS (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 22–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 25 complaints
- 2001 76 complaints
- 2002 41 complaints
- 2003 16 complaints
- 2004 7 complaints
- 2005 27 complaints
- 2006 34 complaints
- 2007 37 complaints
- 2008 14 complaints
- 2009 3 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 0 complaints
- 2012 12 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 4 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2013. 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 SLK55 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SLK172 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SLK250 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| SLK350 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls for SLK250
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…
13V236000 · Jun 4, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS
Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 vehicles manufactured October 9, 2012, through November 20, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an occupant classification system (OCS) that may not correctly differentiate between a child seat…
Complaints for SLK250
8 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 SLK250
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK250 · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| SLK55 AMG · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| SLK250 · 1.8L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| SLK350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
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