2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
22.2
Severity index
Severity index 22.2 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 5 | 27.8% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 22.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 22.2% |
| WHEELS | 3 | 16.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 11.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 5.6% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 5.6% |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 5.6% |
The single most-reported system is STEERING, cited in 5 of 18 complaints (27.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.