repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 450, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-571 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 450 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 450 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 · 2021 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. A tear in the air bag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.
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
2018 vs. every other SL 450 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 SL 450 median. How we score
'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 450, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
Own a 2018 SL 450?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.