2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (2 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles). 4 recalls cover this model year.

4complaints
4recalls
0crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 problems

  • Electrical system~9,000 miles
    250%
  • Engine & cooling~10,000 miles
    250%
  • Other / not specified
    125%

Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 recalls (4)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-880 · Dec 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles

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.

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,…

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 23V-676 · Oct 6, 2023 · 5,326 vehicles

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-445 · Jun 26, 2023 · 143,551 vehicles

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.

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.

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA recall 22V-189 · Mar 25, 2022 · 8,396 vehicles

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.

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.

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl turbo9-speed automaticAWD14 / 21 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55?

The electrical system — 2 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about ignition › anti-theft › immobilizer/proximity › key/sender. Next is the engine & cooling (2).

How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55, the most recent from December 21, 2023 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.