2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: common problems and reliability

One of the weaker SLS AMG years.

7 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2012 SLS AMG?

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and fuel/propulsion system.

Safety record for the 2012 model year

7
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other SLS AMG years only. How we score it

Where owners report problems

air bags
4
fuel/propulsion system
2
fuel system
1
gasoline
1

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment characterized by deep appreciation for its design, status as a modern icon, and its naturally aspirated V8 engine.

Owner insights cover all generations of the SLS AMG. See the full SLS AMG owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used SLS AMG listings typically run $150,746–$452,493 across 2011 to 2015 model years.

Other SLS AMG model years

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