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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 16–23 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 17 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mercedes-Benz SL-Class years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 SL-Class | 4 | 16–23 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 SL-Class | 4 | 16–22 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 SL-Class | 4 | 16–22 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 SL-Class | 3 | 16–22 mpg | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2023 SL-Class | 3 | 16–23 mpg | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2022 SL-Class | 2 | 16 mpg | 4 | 9 | — |
| 2020 SL-Class | 2 | 20–22 mpg | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2019 SL-Class | 3 | 18–23 mpg | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2018 SL-Class | 4 | 16–23 mpg | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2017 SL-Class | 4 | 16–23 mpg | 2 | 4 | — |
| 2016 SL-Class | 4 | 17–23 mpg | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2015 SL-Class | 4 | 17–23 mpg | 3 | 4 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mercedes-Benz SL-Class year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V281000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported May 1, 2026; model years 2026
- 25V255000 — Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers, reported May 12, 2025; model years 2023, 2024
- 25V129000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system, reported Feb 28, 2025; model years 2024, 2025
- 24V115000 — Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers, reported Feb 16, 2024; model years 2023, 2024
- 23V880000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Dec 21, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 23V676000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Oct 6, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 23V445000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Jun 26, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 22V365000 — Electrical system: Software, reported May 20, 2022; model years 2019, 2020
- 22V189000 — Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar, reported Mar 25, 2022; model years 2022
- 21V961000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail, reported Dec 13, 2021; model years 2020
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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