repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63, most often about the engine. 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 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine
2Electrical system
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Lane departure
1Power train
1Back over prevention
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 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 SL63 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 SL63 median. How we score
'16'18'19'20'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What AMG SL63 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When driven on the highway, speed drops abruptly down (65 mph to 40 mph) stuck on 4 or 3rd gear in this automatic 9 speed transmission and gear won't shift up causing engine rpm rise over 3000 & gas pedal won't have effect even it was pushed down to floor all the way. Almost rear ended in multiple…
Initially got a transmission malfunction warning and to turn car off. The cars battery keeps dying at only 1500 miles. Constantly needs to be on trickle charger. Recently the car died, charged battery. Car turned over for 3 seconds then stalled. Now car even with full battery with turn over but…
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