2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL 550 years
- Not enough data 11th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 recalls (2)
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Communication: auto crash notification; electrical system:software
Problem: 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 specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 SL65 AMG, 2019 SL63 AMG and 2018-2019 SL450 and SL550 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment.
Risk: A tear in the air bag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100016.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Other Mercedes-Benz SL 550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 SL 550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 SL 550 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 SL 550 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 SL 550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 SL 550 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 SL 550 | 4 | 4 |
| 2013 SL 550 | 17 | 3 |
| 2011 SL 550 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 SL 550 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 SL 550 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 SL 550 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 SL 550 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 550?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 550?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL 550 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.