Model year 2022 · Mercedes-Benz

2022 Mercedes-Benz SL recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL. The most recent was reported on December 21, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG SL55, AMG SL63.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V880000	December 21, 2023	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V676000	October 6, 2023	Electrical System › Wiring
23V445000	June 26, 2023	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
22V189000	March 25, 2022	Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Electrical System (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V880000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: December 21, 2023
Owner notification: February 23, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 79,676 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG SL55, AMG SL63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V880000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V676000Manufacturer no. 2023100014

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: October 6, 2023
Owner notification: November 20, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,326 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG SL55, AMG SL63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not be secured properly, which can result in a short circuit and a loss of drive power or cause the harness to overheat.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, and an overheated electrical wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100014.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V676000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V445000Manufacturer no. 2023070012

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: June 26, 2023
Owner notification: September 29, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 143,551 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG SL55, AMG SL63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V445000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V189000Manufacturer no. 2022040010

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Report received by NHTSA: March 25, 2022
Owner notification: May 9, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,396 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG SL55, AMG SL63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

Safety risk

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V189000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 26, 2023.