2012 Mercedes-Benz SlsMercedes-benz Sls 2012

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Mercedes-BenzPremium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
14 MPG20 MPG555.43 g/mile
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Sub-models: - Sls Amg - Sls-class - Sls Amg Coupe - Sls Amg Roadster -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls?
     - The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 20 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls is $4150.
  • Where is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls produced?
     - The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls is produced in Sindelfingen, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sls, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 6.2L 8 cylinder 7-speed automatic with select shift
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 129262 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 124962 [USA]: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 119189 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic (AM7) Rear-Wheel Drive Sls Amg

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters6.2
    TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1,13.6564
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1,15.9743
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters6.2
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index270
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)4150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1,20.1554
    Vehicle record id31333
    Model name (carline)Sls Amg
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 116.6779
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 126.7967
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    3-character manufacturer codeMBX
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Apr 11 00:00:00 EDT 2017
  • Automatic (AM7) Rear-Wheel Drive Sls Amg Roadster

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters6.2
    TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1,13.6564
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1,15.9743
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters6.2
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index271
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)4150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1,20.1554
    Vehicle record id31622
    Model name (carline)Sls Amg Roadster
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 116.6779
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 126.7967
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    3-character manufacturer codeMBX
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Apr 11 00:00:00 EDT 2017
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
  • TakataRecall - AIR BAGS: Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 mercedes-benz passenger vehicles involving takata driver-side airbags containing psdl-5 type inflators
  • RecallUpdate - AIR BAGS: Recall campaign announcement for takata driver airbags.
  • LI7730P055304 - STRUCTURE: Soft top does open or close completely.
  • LI0020P0563522 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: After a service, "assyst plus" cannot be reset.
  • NCU - HVAC Warra - EQUIPMENT: To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
  • LI30.20-P-058689 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Esp warning message in instrument cluster. One of the fault codes C219700 or 630900 is logged in the esp control unit (n30/4).
  • LI15.18-P-054061 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine indicator lamp lights up, oil pressure warning in instrument cluster the following fault is stored in the engine control unit: fc 3805 => pressure differential between oil pressure sensors 1 and 2
  • LI54.71-P-056477 - LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION: Blind spot assist inoperative.
  • LI46.15-P-058505 - STEERING: Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
  • LI27.40-P-058480 - POWER TRAIN: Dual clutch transmission leak has been observed.
  • LI27.40-P-058480 - POWER TRAIN: Dual clutch transmission leaking
  • C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
  • LI18 00-P-067096 - ENGINE (PWS): Display in ic "check engine oil pressure control"
  • P-SC-2017030011 - AIR BAGS: Replace driver-side and (if applicable) front passenger air bag
  • LI46.15-P-058505 - STEERING: Creaking noise when adjusting electrical steering column
  • S-B-54.10-263 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Introduction of 12 v lithium-ion battery
  • LI77.30-P-055304 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: Soft top does open or close completely
  • P-SC-2013010007 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Replace rear diffusor bolts
  • LI82.85-P-061613 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Facebook app cannot be opened
  • LI88.10-P-051280 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Longitudinal member panel is misaligned with fender
  • LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
  • LI27.00-P-060915 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine diagnosis indicator lamp lights up in instrument cluster
  • 2013010007 - EQUIPMENT: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Known Recall Investigations
  • Desiccated air bag inflator rupture investigation # EA21002

    From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.Nhtsa.Gov/sites/nhtsa.Gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.Pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in us vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004l that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All takata inflators produced with propellant 2004l contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated psan inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- takata (now known as tk global), the independent testing coalition, and exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of takata desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004l (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004l is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l.The office of defects investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated psan frontal inflators manufactured by takata. This investigation will require extensive information on takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated psan inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.Gov/recalls?Nhtsaid=ea21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede ea15-001, which remains open.

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver & Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side1st Row (Driver & Passenger)
Body ClassRoadster
DisplacementCC6200.0
DisplacementCI378.34721338734
DisplacementL6.2
Doors2
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Cylinders8
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakeMERCEDES-BENZ
MakeID449
ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ CARS
Manufacturer Id1042
ModelSLS-Class
ModelID2087
Model Year2012
NCSA Body TypeConvertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA MakeMercedes-Benz
NCSA ModelSLS Class
Other Restraint System InfoType 2 seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners for driver and front passenger.
Plant CitySINDELFINGEN
Plant CountryGERMANY
PretensionerYes
Seat Belts AllManual
TPMSDirect
TrimAMG
VINWDDRK7HA4CA009361
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200910

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, we noticed a very strong odor of gasoline. We took the car back to the dealer and they discovered that the "sending unit" of the fuel system was cracked. This resulted in the passenger cabin of the car getting soaked in gasoline, as noted in the attached invoice. The dealer said this is a major safety hazard, and that we were very lucky the car did not catch fire. The reason of this complaint is that mercedes benz refused to take care of such a major safety item. The repair bill was almost $4,000, but since we are a long time customer of the mercedes dealership, they gave us a big discount. But that's besides the point. Mercedes benz should have started a safety recall process after discovering this dangerous item, and taken care of our repairs. Our hope is that nhtsa will lean on mercedes benz to do the right thing. [xxxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6)

NoNoN NoneNone20200909

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, we noticed a very strong odor of gasoline. We took the car back to the dealer and they discovered that the "sending unit" of the fuel system was cracked. This resulted in the passenger cabin of the car getting soaked in gasoline, as noted in the attached invoice. The dealer said this is a major safety hazard, and that we were very lucky the car did not catch fire. The reason of this complaint is that mercedes benz refused to take care of such a major safety item. The repair bill was almost $4,000, but since we are a long time customer of the mercedes dealership, they gave us a big discount. But that's besides the point. Mercedes benz should have started a safety recall process after discovering this dangerous item, and taken care of our repairs. Our hope is that nhtsa will lean on mercedes benz to do the right thing. [xxxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6)

NoNoN NoneNone20180502

Takata recall. Do you have any idea when mercedes is going to have a fix for my car? They don't seem to be working on the problem. I have received a couple of notices that they are going to start repairing them but then send another notice months later that it's been delayed again.

NoNoN NoneNone20161006

I have been waiting for over 10 months for a solution to this takata airbag recall and there still is none. Other manufacturers are fixing theirs (bmw)...Why is mercedes not able to fix theirs? This is a deadly problem that needs to fix.

NoNoN NoneNone20160208

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz sls. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 17v017000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (mercedes-benz of sarasota, 4754 clark rd, sarasota, fl 34233, (941)-275-1293) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

NoNoN NoneNone20120830

Takata recall

Common OBD-II Error Codes
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WDDRK7HA4CA0093612012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA5CA0083642012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA7CA0081692012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA6CA0094572012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HAXCA0091062012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRJ7HA9CA0087432012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA8CA0064152012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRJ7HA7CA0073162012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRJ7HA4CA0089422012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRJ7HA2CA0094742012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRJ7HAXCA0064352012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA1CA0093652012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA1CA0066922012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA2CA0069612012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA9CA0073152012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA6CA0067702012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA1CA0064172012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY
WDDRK7HA3CA0069702012SLS-ClassSINDELFINGEN , GERMANY

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