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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMGRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Most complaints involve air bags (5) and vehicle speed control (1). The EPA rates it 16 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
16mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
6
Top: air bags
Fuel cost / yr
$4,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

6 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2017 – Mar 2019
  1. Air bags5
  2. Vehicle speed control1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each SLS AMG model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20116
20127
20142
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Air bags

5 reports
“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. *AS *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 26, 2019Air bagsODI 11191850

Vehicle speed control

1 report
“2011 MERCEDES BENZ SLSC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD 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. *JS *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 30, 2018Vehicle speed controlODI 10920658
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Two Seaters
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (AM7)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
SLS AMG
Auto (AM7), 8 cyl, 6.2 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
142016$4,850555
  • SLS AMG
    Auto (AM7), 8 cyl, 6.2 L
    14 city · 20 hwy · $4,850/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 532Vehicle 133
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2011 SLS AMG questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG problems?

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (5), vehicle speed control (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG at 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026