How many complaints have been filed for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550?

20 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550?

There are 76 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550.

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Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

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Base Convertible 2-Door

Engines covered

4.7L 4663CC 285Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

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Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Recalls & Complaints

No active recalls The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has no recalls on file with NHTSA.

TSB #11031736

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA ("MBUSA") is extending the coverage for the exhaust valve assembly on your vehicle as f

TSB #11031590

This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on March 10, 2023, and contains clarification on reimbursement timeline and removal of damage codes related to intake valves/guide. In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercede

TSB #11031580

Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compe

TSB #11029959

Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compen

TSB #11029062

Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment o

TSB #11029025

TSB #11028989

TSB #11023193

Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy For vehicles with 722.9 transmis

Showing the 8 most recent of 76 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20200408Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

JUN 2017: ANNUAL SERVICE. ASK TO HAVE BRAKES CHECKED BECAUSE BRAKE PEDAL WAS TRAVELLING DOWN TO THE FLOOR. JUN 2018: ANNUAL SERVICE. COMPLAINT: BRAKE PEDAL WOULD HIT THE FLOOR AND AS IT TRAVELED

20250328Component: ENGINE

I was driving on a country road when all of a sudden my car lost power all the warning lights camo on the dashboard. Smoke started billowing out from the back and front of the car. It turned off and I

20241209Component: STEERING

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The

20240607Component: SUSPENSION

The rear subframe experienced excessive levels of rust which caused the rear left side to suddenly collapse. After the collapse, the car would fish tail at low speeds (i.e., less than 15 miles per hou

20240412Component: POWER TRAIN

Started the vehicle and used the gear selector to shift to Drive. Car did not go into gear. Towed to dealer. Dealer found faulty âism module.â Apparently a very common issue with these cars. So c

Showing the 5 most serious of 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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