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Mercedes-Benz SLSModel year report

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
3campaigns 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, 6.2L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (1). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 1 technical service bulletin 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

Air bags: “Letter on behalf of his client relative to her inability to get the passenger-side airbag replaced pursuant to the mercedes benz recall of her vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11191850, filed 2019-03

Vehicle speed control: “2011 mercedes benz slsc. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration incident. Consumer sent additional correspondence. The consumer was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer stated the failure was caused by pedal misapplication resulting in the crash. The consumer disagreed stating the vehicle may have had an electrical failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10920658, filed 2018-03

Complaints by year filed

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

2017201832019
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 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS 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
SLS AMG RWD6.2L 8-cyl7-speed automatic142016$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 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS → · 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. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz SLS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20116—3—16—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz SLS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 1.

Has the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS (SLS AMG, 6.2L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 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 31, 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.