2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63, 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65, 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz SL 450 and 1 other model Recall: Front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam…
NHTSA campaign 19V571000 · Air Bags · filed Aug 2, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 SL65 AMG, 2019 SL63 AMG and 2018-2019 SL450 and SL550 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment.
The risk
A tear in the air bag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100016.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V571000 (manufacturer number 2019100016). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.