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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 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 system10
Exterior lighting10

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

3 recalls

2013 Mercedes-Benz 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.

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2019 Q1

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 16V-899 · Dec 14, 2016 · 70 vehicles · 58 repaired

Risk. If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2015 Q2

Air bags: side/window

Recall 13V-542 · Nov 1, 2013 · 130 vehicles · 118 repaired

Risk. If the OCS does not detect a very light person sitting in the seat, the passenger side air bag would be turned off.

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

2013 vs. every other 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 SL63 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What SL63 owners report

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

Had some issues with turn signals and a check engine light. My car is a 2013 SL63 AMG with 22700 miles. It sits in garage 95 percent of the time under cover. Took car to dealer and they replaced both batteries it fixed al of the lights except my turn signal. I asked the dealer why didn't you check…
Complaint 11609568 · Aug 19, 2024

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