The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 has 4 recalls, the most serious being an unsecured wiring harness for the starter and alternator that can short-circuit, cut engine power without warning, or overheat and start a fire.
The fuel system also has a concern: the fuel pump can shut down while driving, cutting power to the wheels and raising the risk of a crash. On the driver assistance side, vehicles equipped with a heated leather steering wheel have a recall related to the hands-off detection feature. That system, when disabled by the defect, will no longer prompt the driver to grip the wheel and will not trigger the automatic emergency call and vehicle stop that activates if the driver becomes unresponsive.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may unexpectedly shut down, causing the engine to lose power while driving.
What the fix does
The fuel pump will be replaced at no cost to you at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring harness connecting the starter and alternator may not be properly secured, potentially causing a short circuit that cuts off power or causes the harness to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may shut down unexpectedly, causing a loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hand detection system in the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may fail to sense when your hands leave the steering wheel due to a software error.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the hand detection control unit software at no cost to restore proper hand-off detection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
