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Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

103

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

240

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

6

Crashes

4

Fires

9

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

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Condition issue

28

Engine behavior

15

Operating state

15

Noise

12

Electrical issue

11

Reporting mechanism

9

Ride/handling behavior

9

Braking behavior

8

Thermal issue

8

Safety restraint issue

7

Safety restraint behavior

5

Access/entry issue

4

Performance issue

4

Starting behavior

4

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

4

Fluid issue

3

Lighting behavior

3

Driver assistance issue

2

HVAC behavior

2

Smell

2

Infotainment behavior

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Steering behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 MERCEDES BENZ SL55

Filed Feb 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message Service Active Body Control was displayed on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that prior to receiving the Active Body Control message, several fluid stains were found on the ground. The contact believed that the stains were hydraulic fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with active body control failure, which caused the leak of…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL55

Filed Oct 8, 2025


1 injured

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…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL55

Filed Sep 10, 2025


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…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL55

Filed Aug 19, 2024


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.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL55

Filed Jun 12, 2024


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…

2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL55

Filed Feb 22, 2024


The BCM in the SL class (Mercedes chassis code r230) fails very often. It catches fire and burns down vehicles in MANY instances. Mercedes is not selling a replacement part because they want to save money. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRONIC ASSISTED BRAKING SYSTEM!!! The BCM balances battery loads in the vehicle. When it fails it can make any electronic system in the car malfunction or simply not work. This could be as simple as the car not starting or as severe as it burning down your ENTIRE…

2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL55

Filed Nov 27, 2023


Fire

The battery control module (known as the BCM or BNS) failed, triggering a fire. The incident occurred while the vehicle was parked in a garage and had not been operated for several weeks. The fire consumed the module, insulation on wiring connected to and close to the module, part of the trunk lining material, and burned through a total of five hydraulic lines (retractable roof hydraulics). It appears that the trunk seal limited air to the point that the fire was self extinguished. This is…

2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL55

Filed Apr 29, 2023


Fire

It appears the BCM (Battery Control Module) caught fire and burned a significant portion of the trunk and associated wiring.

2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL55

Filed Apr 28, 2023


My car (the SL55 and all SL models) has a Battery Control Module (BCM) also referred to as the Battery Stabilization Control Load Module which shows signs of imminent failure which will lead to a meltdown or fire. I inspected the module after finding that this was a common problem with these cars online. This model of car has been documented to completely catch on fire, even when parked after driving. I have pictures of the burnt board inside my BCM. I am very concerned as it could literally…

2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL55

Filed Jun 29, 2021


The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and inside the garage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The cause of the crack was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.