repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55, 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 October 8, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 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.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, and an overheated electrical wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first…
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
2022 vs. every other AMG SL55 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 SL55 median. How we score
'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What AMG SL55 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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