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Mercedes Benz

SL

13 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

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Mercedes Benz SL

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  1. SRPC2501 - Processor Starter/Generator

    R/2025/124 · 3 Apr 2025

    3 Apr 2025

    Defect

    Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain AMG GT Coupe (192 platform)S-Class (223 platform) SL (232 platform) GLC (254 platform) and AMG GT 4-doorsCoupe (290 platform) vehicles with hybrid powertrain the processor of the control unit of the high-voltage starter generator might experience sporadic overload.

    Remedy

    As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the high-voltage starter generator on the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 3 Nov 2022 – 25 Jan 2025

    ~4 vehicles affected

  2. SRPC2401 - System protection

    R/2024/130 · 25 Mar 2024

    25 Mar 2024

    Defect

    On certain vehicles some 80A fuses installed might not meet requirements.

    Remedy

    Replace the respective main fuse boxes on the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 21 Feb 2023 – 8 Sep 2023

    ~153 vehicles affected

  3. On affected vehicles the 12V-starter / generator wiring harness might not meet specifications.

    R/2023/307 · 4 Dec 2023

    4 Dec 2023

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the 12V-starter / generator wiring harness might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Rework the routing of the wiring harness.

    Build window

    Built 23 Sep 2021 – 29 Aug 2023

    ~309 vehicles affected

  4. On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

    R/2023/223 · 29 Aug 2023

    29 Aug 2023

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

    Remedy

    Replace the fuel pump module.

    Build window

    Built 20 Jan 2022 – 30 Nov 2022

    ~391 vehicles affected

  5. SOFTWARE OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2022/300 · 26 Oct 2022

    26 Oct 2022

    Defect

    The software of the communication module may not correspond with the specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module in the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 23 Sep 2021

    ~56 vehicles affected

  6. THE BOLTING CONNECTIONS OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT RAIL AND BODY SHELL MIGHT NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS

    R/2022/152 · 31 May 2022

    31 May 2022

    Defect

    The bolting connections of the driver and passenger seat rail and the body shell might not meet the requirements.

    Remedy

    Rework the bolt connection between the seat rail and the body shell.

    Build window

    Built 23 Sep 2021 – 22 Apr 2022

    ~15 vehicles affected

  7. THE HANDS-OFF DETECTION MIGHT NOT DETECT WHEN THE DRIVER'S HANDS ARE AWAY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL

    R/2022/114 · 16 May 2022

    16 May 2022

    Defect

    The hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel.

    Remedy

    Update the coding of the hand detection system on the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 26 Feb 2020 – 25 Jan 2022

    ~423 vehicles affected

  8. THE SOFTWARE OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2022/032 · 3 Mar 2022

    3 Mar 2022

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    As a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required.

    Build window

    Built 11 Mar 2021 – 17 Dec 2021

    ~486 vehicles affected

  9. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/130 · 1 Dec 2021

    1 Dec 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~21 vehicles affected

  10. THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/133 · 5 May 2021

    5 May 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~106,665 vehicles affected

  11. THE SOFTWARE OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATION MODULES MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/083 · 30 Mar 2021

    30 Mar 2021

    Defect

    The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 3 Feb 2017 – 11 Mar 2020

    ~36 vehicles affected

  12. THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    R/2020/236 · 6 Oct 2020

    6 Oct 2020

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system

    Build window

    Built 1 Mar 2017 – 30 Sep 2018

    ~3,127 vehicles affected

  13. UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG

    R/2000/142 · 8 May 2001

    8 May 2001

    Defect

    Exposure to high humidity conditions may result in corrosion that can cause the drivers front air bag to deploy unintentionally.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag.

    Build window

    Built 1 Sep 1995 – 31 Dec 1996

    ~7,041 vehicles affected

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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

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