Mercedes-Benz SL65 Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz SL65 model year from 2013–2014 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No SL65 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz SL65. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20140—2—Few
20130—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median SL65 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest Mercedes-Benz SL65 recalls

Communication

NHTSA recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-386 · Jul 1, 2014 · 311 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 SLK 250, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG, SL 550, SL 63 AMG, and SL 65 AMG vehicles manufactured March 19, 2014, through May 5, 2014. Due to an air bag assembly error, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly.

Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz distributed an interim letter to owners on July 17, 2014.

Air bags › Side/window

NHTSA recall 13V-542 · Nov 1, 2013 · 130 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 SL63, SL550, and SL65 vehicles manufactured January 16, 2013, through April 30, 2013. The affected vehicles are equipped with an occupant classification system (OCS) that may not detect a very light person sitting in the front passenger seat.

Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side seat cushion including the OCS. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-201-573-0600.

All 3 Mercedes-Benz SL65 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz SL65 should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz SL65 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz SL65 had?

3 recalls across 2013–2014. The model year with the most is 2013. See all Mercedes-Benz SL65 recalls by year.

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.