Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, the most recent reported on February 11, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (9 complaints), followed by engine (3).

How many 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 recalls and problems

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V081000 · reported February 11, 2016 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 711,159 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags9
Engine3
Seats1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 23, 2026 · Engine
The Vehicle was purchased from Alpine Motors, Wantagh, NY on […] for $17,995 plus preparation fee of $895. The Vehicle remained at the dealership until […], when it was then transposed and delivered to our residence in Palm Coast. Florida. I first drove the vehicle on […]. On […], the vehicle broke down. The Vehicle…

Feb 26, 2018 · Engine · 115,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK MOTORS OF CHARLOTTE-MERCEDES BENZ (5201 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…

Feb 23, 2018 · Air bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE REMEDY AND PART WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF JACKSON (455 STEED RD, RIDGELAND, MS 39157, [phone…

Dec 26, 2017 · Air bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS…

Nov 17, 2017 · Air bags
TAKATA RECALL "REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE". PROBLEM KNOWN FOR YEARS. I PAID THOUSANDS FOR DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS PUT MY FAMILY'S LIVES IN DANGER. CAR IS UNSAFE AND HAS HARDLY BEEN DRIVEN BECAUSE OF IT. CAR HAS DIMINISHED VALUE AND IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE AND ILLEGAL TO SELL AND NOT ROAD WORTHY. JUST AN…

SLK350 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	0	21	2	1
2006	0	10	1	1
2007	1	13	0	0
2008	2	4	0	0

All Mercedes-Benz SLK350 years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, the most recent reported on February 11, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350?: Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (9 complaints), followed by engine (3).
How many 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 23, 2026.