CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 recalls
Fuel pump can shut off, causing sudden loss of power
A fuel pump in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may shut down while driving, which causes a loss of drive power.
Loose wiring can cause power loss or engine bay fire
The wiring harness that serves the starter and alternator may not be secured properly.
Fuel Pump May Shut Off, Causing Loss of Power
The fuel pump in these vehicles may shut down while driving.
Steering Hands-Off Detection May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
A software error in the hand detection control unit can keep the hands-off detection from recognizing when the driver's hands are off the steering wheel while the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system is in use.
Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
The contact leased a 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally and was later driven to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on another occasion and the vehicle stalled and was restarted. The vehicle was later towed to a different dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with engine misfire. The contact was provided a loaner due to the failures. The cause of the engine misfire was not y
The electrical systems drains the two batteries after the car sits idle for a few hours. If it can be started, many of the safety features are inoperable until the car is driven for 30 or 40 minutes. I've had it to multiple Mercedes dealers and all they do is re-charge the battery and told me to get a trickle charger. Even after being on the charger, it failed to start. I was the third owner. No one had owned this car for more that a year. Service records indicate that previous owners had same issues. I purchased it in Nov of 2024 from Mercedes Benz of Clearwater, FL. I took it back and traded it in for a different car on September 6, 2025. Three days later they had the same car back on the
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to detect the presence of the key, after which the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Car reports low or critical battery while having car doors open to detail. This is a known issue for this vehicle. There is a campaign to fix this issue but I am not on the list of cars to be fixed.There have been reports that these cars die on the street and this could be very dangerous. Since I am still having these issues I am asking that my car receive the fix and my family can be safe from this issue. My car just sitting for a few days also receives a critical battery notice. Please assist me in this manner. Thanks in advance for your help. The cause is coming from the key fob as stated in the campaign.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 questions
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55: Fuel pump can shut off, causing sudden loss of power; Loose wiring can cause power loss or engine bay fire; Fuel Pump May Shut Off, Causing Loss of Power; Steering Hands-Off Detection May Fail, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine (2), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 has been fixed?
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