CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature swings.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles from 2008, 2009 and 2012 have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can rupture in a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can fail when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
What owners report
TAKATA RECALL. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHEN MERCEDES IS GOING TO HAVE A FIX FOR MY CAR? THEY DON'T SEEM TO BE WORKING ON THE PROBLEM. I HAVE RECEIVED A COUPLE OF NOTICES THAT THEY ARE GOING TO START REPAIRING THEM BUT THEN SEND ANOTHER NOTICE MONTHS LATER THAT IT'S BEEN DELAYED AGAIN.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V017000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF SARASOTA, 4754 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233, (941)-275-1293) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 10 MONTHS FOR A SOLUTION TO THIS TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND THERE STILL IS NONE. OTHER MANUFACTURERS ARE FIXING THEIRS (BMW)...WHY IS MERCEDES NOT ABLE TO FIX THEIRS? THIS IS A DEADLY PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO FIX.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS questions
Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.