Model year 2016 · Two Seaters

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class at 17–23 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

17–23

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as AMG SL63, SL400, SL550.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, newest first.

Communication

NHTSA 19V787000 Reported Nov 1, 2019
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2019120008)
Units affected
24,226 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
AMG SL635.5L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/25/19 mpg$4,350468
AMG SL656.0L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium14/21/17 mpg$4,850539
SL4003.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/27/23 mpg$3,550392
SL5504.7L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350465

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, most recently on Jul 9, 2021. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Tires1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mercedes-Benz SL-Class model years

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 SL-Class16–23 mpg———
2026 SL-Class16–22 mpg10—
2025 SL-Class16–22 mpg10—
2024 SL-Class16–22 mpg30—
2023 SL-Class16–23 mpg51—
2022 SL-Class16 mpg49—
2020 SL-Class20–22 mpg32—
2019 SL-Class18–23 mpg40—
2018 SL-Class16–23 mpg22—
2017 SL-Class16–23 mpg24—
2015 SL-Class17–23 mpg34—

All Mercedes-Benz SL-Class years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Mercedes-Benz models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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