Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes benz sl550. While driving at 10 MPH, the instrument panel indicated that the front driver side tire needed air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the wheels were removed and it was diagnosed that all four tires were cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class wheels problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $400 · see wheels across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
When does it fail?
Of the 3 wheels complaints filed for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA wheels complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tire was losing 1-2 pounds of air a day. Took to costco to fix what I believed was a tire leak. Upon exam costco found that wheel had a crack in it that was causing problem and told me that they see several of these cracks each year on Mercedes. I then took car to Mercedes dealer and bought a new wheel. Mercedes would not warranty wheel altho car still under warranty say I must have caused…
Auto moving and not moving. My husband is ocd and very particular about our vehicles. I had a flat tire on a run flat and damaged my left driver's side back wheel. We decided to replace all 4 tires and that wheel. My spouse removed all 4 wheels from vehicle, cleaned and inspected each wheel and we carefully put them in the back of our truck. I took them to alderson Mercedes in lubbock. I…
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Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, wheels issues most often appear around 26,324 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Mercedes-Benz/SL-Class.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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