This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk250.
26 mpg combined
9 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 has two recalls, the more serious being a faulty passenger seat sensor that can misread a lightweight adult as a child seat and suppress the front passenger airbag in a crash.
The second recall involves the emergency call system, where a software fault can cause the system to report an incorrect date, time, and vehicle location when contacting emergency services, potentially slowing the response to an accident.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat's occupant detection system may fail to distinguish between a child seat and a very light person, potentially causing incorrect airbag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion and its occupant detection system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
