2012 Mercedes-Benz Amg Sls problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (37)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Wheels 2026-05-15 · LI40.10-P-061032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) note: save video files locally and play them with windows media player. cause driving with summer tires in combination with low outside temperatures. at low outside temperatures or in wet conditions, a noise may
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What owners report
2025-04-07 · Unknown Or Other“my wheels locked all of a sudden and car won't start.…”
2024-11-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel tank is mounted inside the cabin of the car. there is a fuel leak inside the car, rendering it unsafe to start for the fear of the vehicle exploding. this is a production issue as the fuel tank should never ever leak into the passenger compartment. the car has never been in any accident or subjected to any type of severe jolts or bumps on …”
2020-09-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5,000 mi“we have a 2012 mercedes amg sls that is a collector's car with only 5000 or so miles on it. in the last 5 years, i think it has been driven only about 2500 or so miles by us. even though we put very few miles on the car every year, we still get an annual service done. this year when we took the car back home from the dealer's service department, w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.