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US recalls (1)
Equipment: appliance, air conditioner
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2013 SL-Class vehicles manufactured from December 19, 2011, through May 31, 2012 originally equipped with R1234yf refrigerant. Daimler AG (DAG), the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, conducted product testing of a vehicle, not sold in the US, but equipped with the same refrigerant. According to Mercedes-Benz, the testing was designed to replicate worst-case conditions expected in a severe frontal crash that would cause a rupture of the air conditioner refrigerant line. A rupture of a refrigerant line will result in a gaseous mixture of refrigerant being released into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The testing conducted by DAG determined that the escaping R1234yf refrigerant may ignite under specific conditions. The resulting fire could spread to additional combustible materials.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the R1234yf refrigerant with R134a along with new refrigerant lines (hoses) designed specifically for R134a. The remedy will be provided free of charge. The safety recall began on November 8, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Steering
2016-12-13 · campaign 2016-617 · 2 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the electric power steering control unit may have been manufactured with improperly soldered contacts. If the pins of the control unit were to lose complete contact, it could lead to a short circuit within the control unit, increasing the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. In addition, the condition could result in a loss of power steering assist, which would increase steering effort and increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the electric power steering control module.
Airbag
2013-11-04 · campaign 2013-382 · 2 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System may malfunction and deactivate the front passenger airbag while a person is seated in the front passenger seat, illuminating the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" warning light. This could result in the airbag not deploying when warranted in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will verify the proper operation of the Occupant Classification System, and affect repairs if necessary.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SL550 4.7 L Automatic 7-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| SL63 AMG 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| SL65 AMG 6.0 L Automatic 7-spd | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.