2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-880 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Forward collision avoidance11
Steering11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

92%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 25V-255 · May 12, 2025 · 443 vehicles · 406 repaired

Risk. An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2026 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 24V-115 · Feb 16, 2024 · 31,848 vehicles · 30,692 repaired

Risk. An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other AMG SL43 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG SL43 median. How we score

'23'24'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What AMG SL43 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My mom and I were in her car brand new Mercedes adaptive cruise was on the car started to act up with all the warning lights again, which shut all safety systems down air back seatbelts, adaptive cruise, Tronics and the engine wall between 18 wheeler and the freeway wall slammed the vehicle into…
Complaint 11637467 · Jan 21, 2025

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