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Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63Model year report

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl AWD · 14 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (2) and fuel system (2). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 238 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 115 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11589219, filed 2024-05

Engine: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11592322, filed 2024-06

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11646137, filed 2025-03

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2024320252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
AMG SL63 4matic Plus AWD4.0L 8-cyl9-speed automatic142116$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 238 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 238 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20225—4—16—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 (AMG SL63 4matic Plus, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.