At the end of a drive on XXX as i was pulling into the parking spot i smelled smoke in cabin. After parking and exiting the car i noticed smoke from left rear quarter panel above the wheel roughly. i opened the trunk and saw flames jut in wiring hole ahead of the trunk in rear left area. called the [XXX] and within a minute the acr was engulfed in flames and the whole back area and cabin burned down before the fire department turned off the fire. I beleive this might be related to safety recalls but all safety recalls on the vehicle were done by MBUSA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Driver assistance1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Driver assistance1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 23V‑445.
Recall number 23V880000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not be secured properly, which can result in a short circuit and a loss of drive power or cause the harness to overheat.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100014.
Recall number 23V676000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Recall number 23V445000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
- Risk
- Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.
Recall number 22V189000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 239
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- Engine
- Customer states the check engine light is on in the instrument cluster
- Slight creaking noises when steering
- A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Issue after OTA Update IC Odometer Reading blank("_ _ _ _") IC Maintanence data unavailable
- Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected
What 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
MBUX system would not turn on. Warnings of Blind Spot in operatable, Parktronic not operatable. Was not able to access any features through MBUX. Climate Control, Operation of Covertable Top, Maps, all options run through MBUX. It was a safety issue because the battery light comes on, after being on charge, and without access to MBUX, you do not know if the car will stall on the freeway, or at a stop light. Safety issues also around front lift without cameras access. The vehicle was inspected at the Mercedes Benz Dealer and they fixed it, but after a day, the battery still isn't charging after numerous attempts and recalls on 12v rewiring. Since I have bough the vehicle, many warning lights have always come on, been ficed and then come back on.
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 occasion & it is extremely dangerous to change lane to get off to safety as car does not respond to throtle up or gas pedal to speed up. Dealer was not able to duplicate issue in two service visit & this already happened third time in a raw and car is back in dealership for diagnostic. No warning nor malfunction light at all when this happen
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 will not start whatsoever. Has to be towed. Multiple people ok forms reported this same issue.
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Questions about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63, close to a typical AMG SL63 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 have?
4 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, electrical system and steering.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 23V676000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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