Mercedes-Benz SL550 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 40 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SL550 (model years 2003, 2007–2009, 2011, 2013–2020). The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints), followed by power train (7 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz SL550 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 4 of 13 | |
| Power train | 7 | 3 of 13 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 of 13 | |
| Steering | 6 | 2 of 13 | |
| Wheels | 5 | 2 of 13 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Electrical system: software | 2019–2020 | 242,722 |
| 22V168000 | Mar 18, 2022 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software | 2007 | 22 |
| 21V961000 | Dec 13, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail | 2020 | 139 |
| 21V058000 | Feb 5, 2021 | Electrical system: software | 2018–2020 | 1,292,258 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2013–2015 | 24,226 |
| 19V768000 | Oct 25, 2019 | Power train: axle assembly | 2019 | 36 |
| 19V571000 | Aug 2, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2018–2019 | 457 |
| 17V177000 | Mar 14, 2017 | Electrical system: software | 2014 | 51 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.