Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | — | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median AMG SLC43 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 recalls
Communication › Auto crash notification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.
Communication › Auto crash notification
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 should you avoid?
None of the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (1). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2020 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 had?
2 recalls across 2020. The model year with the most is 2020.
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.