2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the SLC300 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 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 (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 problems

  • Electrical system
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz SLC300 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz SLC300. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 recalls (2)

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 22V-365 · May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles

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

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.

2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo9-speed automaticRWD23 / 32 / 27

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2020 SLC300 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the SLC300 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300?

The electrical system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300, the most recent from May 20, 2022 (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.