AI Damage2022 Mercedes-Benz SL: common problems
The maker issued 5 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 5
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Communication. Infotainment, telematics, antennas after body repair.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Complaint Overhead control panel makes noises/rattles Cause Noise and/or rattle present as a result of…
Complaint Overhead control panel makes noises/rattles Cause Noise and/or rattle present as a result of missing foam pads for sound dampening. Remedy A. Expose the frame of the overhead control panel (cf. picture 1.1…
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that…
- Beanstandung Customer states that wireless Apple Carplay intermittently may not initiate at start-up
The MBUX Display states "Apple Carplay could not be started. Your device has been connected as a bluetooth phone" Ursache Current MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) software Abhilfe Updated MBUX Multimedia System…
- Spots or presumed peeling off of clearcoat at roof frame panel and/or A-pillar trims, see picture Cause…
Spots or presumed peeling off of clearcoat at roof frame panel and/or A-pillar trims, see picture Cause The issue in question is NOT the clearcoat peeling off. In the assembly process, too much primer has been applied…
- Complaint Traffic Light View is intermittently inoperable after updating the MBUX Multimedia System…
Complaint Traffic Light View is intermittently inoperable after updating the MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) to E316.5. Cause Currently available MBUX software release Remedy A software remedy is currently being…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 5 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL?
NHTSA lists 5 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.