NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MERCEDES BENZ SLS.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| restraint or airbag | 4 | 100.0% | 0.95 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| low | 2 | 50.0% | 0.76 |
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| moderate | 1 | 25.0% | 0.85 |
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| none | 1 | 25.0% | 0.75 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 4 tagged complaints of 4 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2019-01-09. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, 2015-2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2014-2017 E550 Cabrio, and 2014-2016 E550 Coupe vehicles sold, or ev (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-01-10. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG Cabrio, and SLS AMG Coupe vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification in March 2017. Second notices started going out in October 2018 and continue to be mailed as parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-02-11. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 200 (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
11 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| AIR BAGS | 1 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| STEERING | 1 |
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10158311
Date: 2017-09-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Display in IC "Check engine oil pressure control"
10158301
Date: 2017-03-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag
10135888
Date: 2015-06-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Facebook app cannot be opened
10135427
Date: 2015-03-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
Engine diagnosis indicator lamp lights up in instrument cluster
10135628
Date: 2014-10-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
10136042
Date: 2014-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, STEERING.
Creaking noise when adjusting electrical steering column
10135988
Date: 2014-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Introduction of 12 V Lithium-Ion Battery
10059564
Date: 2013-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
10135941
Date: 2013-03-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Soft top does open or close completely
10135908
Date: 2013-02-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Replace Rear Diffusor Bolts