Mercedes-Benz SL recalls
DVSA has published 13 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz SL since 2001, 12 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 118,727 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Mercedes-Benz SL recalls, newest first
AMG GT, GLC, S CLASS, SL · srpc2501 - processor starter/generator
3 Apr 2025 · R/2025/124
Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain AMG GT Coupe (192 platform)S-Class (223 platform) SL (232 platform) GLC (254 platform) and AMG GT 4-doorsCoupe (290 platform) vehicles with hybrid powertrain the processor of the control unit of the high-voltage starter generator might experience sporadic overload.
Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the high-voltage starter generator on the affected vehicles.
4 vehicles · built 3 Nov 2022 to 25 Jan 2025
AMG GT, C-CLASS, CLE, E-CLASS, EQE SUV, EQS SUV, GLC, S-CLASS, SL · srpc2401 - system protection
25 Mar 2024 · R/2024/130
On certain vehicles some 80A fuses installed might not meet requirements.
Fix: Replace the respective main fuse boxes on the affected vehicles.
153 vehicles · built 21 Feb 2023 to 8 Sep 2023
SL · on affected vehicles the 12v-starter / generator wiring harness might not meet specifications.
4 Dec 2023 · R/2023/307
On affected vehicles the 12V-starter / generator wiring harness might not meet specifications.
Fix: Rework the routing of the wiring harness.
309 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2021 to 29 Aug 2023
AMG GT, C-CLASS, CLS, E-CLASS, G CLASS, GLC, GLE, GLS(167), S-CLASS, SL · on affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.
29 Aug 2023 · R/2023/223
On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.
Fix: Replace the fuel pump module.
391 vehicles · built 20 Jan 2022 to 30 Nov 2022
C-CLASS, EQE, EQS, S-CLASS, SL · software of the communication module may not correspond with the specifications
26 Oct 2022 · R/2022/300
The software of the communication module may not correspond with the specifications.
Fix: Update the software of the communication module in the affected vehicles.
56 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2021 to 23 Sep 2021
SL · the bolting connections of the driver and passenger seat rail and body shell might not meet the requirements
31 May 2022 · R/2022/152
The bolting connections of the driver and passenger seat rail and the body shell might not meet the requirements.
Fix: Rework the bolt connection between the seat rail and the body shell.
15 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2021 to 22 Apr 2022
AMG GT 4 DOOR COUPE, CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQS, S-CLASS, SL · the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel
16 May 2022 · R/2022/114
The hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel.
Fix: Update the coding of the hand detection system on the affected vehicles.
423 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2020 to 25 Jan 2022
C-CLASS, EQE, EQS, S-CLASS, SL · the software of the communication module might not meet specifications
3 Mar 2022 · R/2022/032
On certain vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet specifications.
Fix: As a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required.
486 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2021 to 17 Dec 2021
C-CLASS, CLA(117), E-CLASS, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS-CLASS, M, SL · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications
1 Dec 2021 · R/2021/130
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
21 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL, SLC, SLK · the emergency call system might not meet specifications
5 May 2021 · R/2021/133
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
A CLASS, C-CLASS, CLS, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC, SL, SLC, SLK · the software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications
30 Mar 2021 · R/2021/083
The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.
Fix: Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.
36 vehicles · built 3 Feb 2017 to 11 Mar 2020
A CLASS, AMG GT, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, CLS, E-CLASS, G CLASS, GLA, GLC, S-CLASS, SL, SLC · the emergency call system (ecall) does not meet the specification
6 Oct 2020 · R/2020/236
On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification
Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system
3,127 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2017 to 30 Sep 2018
C CLASS, E CLASS, S CLASS, SL · unintentional deployment of air bag
8 May 2001 · R/2000/142
Exposure to high humidity conditions may result in corrosion that can cause the drivers front air bag to deploy unintentionally.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag.
7,041 vehicles · built 1 Sep 1995 to 31 Dec 1996
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.