2013 Mercedes Benz Sl-Class problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2012-10-01 · campaign 12V478000 · 432 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2013 SL-Class vehicles manufactured from December 19, 2011, through May 31, 2012 originally equipped with R1234yf refrigerant. Daimler AG (DAG), the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, conducted product testing of a vehicle, not sold in the US, but equipped with the same refrigerant. According to Mercedes-Benz, the testing was designed to replicate worst-case conditions expected in a severe frontal crash that would cause a rupture of the air conditio
Risk: The testing conducted by DAG determined that the escaping R1234yf refrigerant may ignite under specific conditions. The resulting fire could spread to additional combustible materials.
Fix: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the R1234yf refrigerant with R134a along with new refrigerant lines (hoses) designed specifically for R134a. The remedy will be provided free of charge. The safety recall began on November 8, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2014-02-28 · LI54-15-P057373 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
xentry (mercedes): the fuse and relay boxes (srb) in engine compartment or rear compartment has a malfunction and disruptions to communication paths causing a no start in vehicle. model 2012-2013 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 176, 117, 172. *pe
Electrical System:software 2014-02-01 · SCB-2013090008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: software fails to correspond, on some vehicles, to current production configuration. model 2013 166 (ml), x166 (gl), 204 (c), x204 (glk), 207 (e-coupe), 212 (e), 218 (cls), 231 (sl). *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2013-02-01 · SC-2013010001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: due to left and right secondary chain tensioners, of the check valve, being installed and pressed deeply into cylinder heads, the oil supply can not be ensured for cylinder head, and check valve, of left and right secondary chain tensioners, must be removed. models 2013 207(e350, 550),
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.