Mercedes-Benz SLK350 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 18 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SLK350 (model years 2005–2008, 2012–2016). The most reported problem area is air bags (13 complaints), followed by engine (3 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz SLK350 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 13 | 2 of 9 | |
| Engine | 3 | 1 of 9 | |
| Seats | 1 | 1 of 9 | |
| Structure | 1 | 1 of 9 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V168000 | Mar 18, 2022 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software | 2008 | 22 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2013–2016 | 24,226 |
| 17V308000 | May 9, 2017 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2016 | 5,818 |
| 16V439000 | Jun 15, 2016 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2015 | 100 |
| 16V081000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2007–2008 | 711,159 |
| 14V386000 | Jul 1, 2014 | Air bags | 2014 | 311 |
| 13V236000 | Jun 4, 2013 | Electrical system: software | 2013 | 71 |
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.
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.