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2013 Mercedes SLS AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 SLS AMG.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2013 Mercedes SLS AMG is a passenger car from the SLS AMG line. Within the 2011–2014 complaint window tracked for this model, complaints peaked at 7 for the 2012 model year and bottomed out at 2 for 2014, placing the 2013 edition between those bookends. That means the 2013 model year is neither the most complained-about nor the least complained-about year in this short production span, so a researcher should treat it as a mid-run data point rather than an outlier.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height49.6 in
Wheelbase105.5 in
Curb weight3737 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174-232 psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1184 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 147 ft. lbs., step 4: 180184 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4, Step 290 degrees

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
28
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 28 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
LI33.30-P-0566652025-05-21Power TrainComplaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off…
LI82.10-P-0788962025-04-28Exterior LightingComplaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural…
LI82.10-P-0783012025-04-28Exterior LightingComplaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a…
LI82.70-P-0774332025-03-05Electrical SystemComplaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot…
LI42.10-P-0635022025-02-03Service BrakesComplaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2013 SLS AMG have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.