2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG SLS years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 67% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My wheels locked all of a sudden and car won't start.
The fuel tank is mounted inside the cabin of the car. There is a fuel leak inside the car, rendering it unsafe to start for the fear of the vehicle exploding. This is a production issue as the fuel tank should never ever leak into the passenger compartment. The car has never been in any accident or…
We have a 2012 mercedes amg sls that is a collector's car with only 5000 or so miles on it. In the last 5 years, i think it has been driven only about 2500 or so miles by us. Even though we put very few miles on the car every year, we still get an annual service done. This year when we took the car…
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG SLS model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.