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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Airbag
2013-06-04 · campaign 2013-191 · 6 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat Occupant Classification System may malfunction and could misinterpret a small stature person as a child seat, thereby deactivating the passenger frontal airbag and 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. Note: Within 50 meters of driving distance, the occupant classification system would automatically re-evaluate the occupant classification and correct the issue. Correction: Dealers will verify the proper operation of the Occupant Classification System, and affect repairs if necessary.
Airbag
2013-06-03 · campaign 2013-190 · 10 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat Occupant Classification System may malfunction and could misinterpret a child seat as a small stature person, thereby not deactivating the passenger frontal airbag and not illuminating the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" warning light. This could result in an unwarranted airbag deployment in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to a child located in the passenger seating position. Note: Within 50 meters of driving distance, the occupant classification system would automatically reevaluate the occupant classification and correct the issue. 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class C RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SLK250 1.8 L Automatic 7-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| SLK250 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| SLK350 3.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| SLK55 AMG 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
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