2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65 yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65 complaints by model year

2018
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65 recalls (2)

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-571 · Aug 2, 2019 · 457 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
6.0L 12-cyl turbo7-speed automaticRWD13 / 22 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65, the most recent from February 5, 2021 (auto crash notification). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

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.