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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2020 Mercedes-Benz Slc-Class

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ SLC-CLASS

The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is a compact two-seat roadster that slots into the entry-level luxury sports car segment. Sold in 2019 and 2020 before Mercedes-Benz retired the nameplate, it targets driving enthusiasts who want open-air motoring with a premium badge. It is a niche, low-volume offering with a folding hardtop and a distinctly driver-focused character.

VERDICT

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Slc-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the SLC-Class for its polished cabin materials, composed ride quality, and the satisfying engineering refinement expected of the Mercedes-Benz brand. The folding hardtop mechanism draws consistent appreciation. Some reviewers note that the driving dynamics feel more grand-touring than razor-sharp, and a few point to the relatively modest interior space as a trade-off inherent to the two-seat roadster format.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Slc-Class at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 1

Other Slc-Class years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Slc-Class 2020. Methodology · Disclosure