2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: 8 Complaints, 4 Recalls

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2020	2022	2023	2024	vs. 2022 Minicompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	3,500–3,900	4,850	3,350–4,850	3,500–4,850
Combined MPG	20–22	16	16–23	16–22
City / Highway MPG	17–20 / 25–28	14 / 21	13–21 / 21–27	14–20 / 21–27
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	395–435	546	385–562	398–548
Complaints filed	2	8	1	0	Not compared
Recalls issued	3	4	5	2	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	1	0	1	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	1	1	0	0	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	2	2	2	2

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

Engine: 4 of 8 NHTSA complaints (50%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class get?

EPA rates it 16 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

EPA estimates $4,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 9-spd	8	4.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Minicompact Cars	14 mpg	21 mpg	16 mpg	$4,850	546 g/mi
Configuration 2	Automatic 9-spd	8	4.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Minicompact Cars	14 mpg	21 mpg	16 mpg	$4,850	546 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Injuries
Engine	4	1
Transmission & Drivetrain	1	0
Fuel System	2	0
Electrical	4	0
Brakes	0	0
Steering	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	1	0
Body, Seats & Latches	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	0	0
Other	1	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V880000 · Dec 26, 2023
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · Campaign 23V676000 · Oct 10, 2023
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not be secured properly, which can result in a short circuit and a loss of drive power or cause the harness to overheat.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, and an overheated electrical wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100014.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V445000 · Jun 26, 2023
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · Campaign 22V189000 · Mar 28, 2022
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
Consequence: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.