NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class Safety Record
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has not undergone federal crash testing. Consequently, no NHTSA star ratings are available for this model year, and it does not carry a Safety Index score from our publication. The federal record shows a limited safety profile. There are no open recall campaigns for the 2023 SL-Class, and only one owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA. This sparse data indicates a lack of federal assessment, rather than an affirmative safety finding.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class arrives without a comprehensive federal safety assessment. NHTSA has not published crash-test star ratings for this model year, leaving its structural impact performance unrated. There are no sibling model years with published crash-test data to provide a comparative reference either. The vehicle's federal record indicates zero recalls and only one owner complaint. This singular complaint, filed in early 2025, details issues spanning the Steering, Electrical System, and Forward Collision Avoidance systems, and it reports a crash with no injuries or fatalities. Due to the minimal complaint volume, no discernible pattern of concern is evident in the data. While the absence of recalls is noted, it does not constitute a safety certification.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class have any recalls?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file for this model year. There are no park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive orders associated with this vehicle in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class?
One complaint has been submitted to NHTSA for the 2023 SL-Class. That single report alleges concerns touching the Steering system, the Electrical System, and Forward Collision Avoidance, and it involved a reported crash. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class?
All prospective buyers of a used 2023 SL-Class are advised to check the specific vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov. This will confirm whether any recall, including those issued after this record was compiled, remains open and unrepaired on that individual unit.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2023 SL-Class in the NHTSA database, placing it in the Light burden band for this model year.
- One unverified owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for this model year, alleging concerns with Steering, the Electrical System, and Forward Collision Avoidance, with a crash reported and no injuries or deaths noted.
- No tested sibling years for this model exist in the federal record, so there is no adjacent NHTSA crash-test data from the same generation to reference when evaluating structural safety performance.
FAQ2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class safety questions
Was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.