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2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

HybridGas
Minicompact Cars
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
92 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA0
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
20272026202520242023202220202019201820172016

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the AMG SL43, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
AMG SL43HybridRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192722$3,500
AMG SL55 4matic PlusGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo142116$4,850
AMG SL63 4matic PlusGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo142116$4,850
SL680 MaybachGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo132016$4,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49181, 49184, 49183, 49182.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Electrical System

2026050004
144,049 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.RiskAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V281000reported May 1, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other SL-Class model years

A

2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

1 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

2 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

5 recalls · 1 complaints

D

2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

4 recalls · 8 complaints

C

2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

3 recalls · 2 complaints

C

2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

4 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

2 recalls · 2 complaints

A

2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

1 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

1 recalls · 1 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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