Does the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercedes-Benz been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL recalls, newest first

February 23, 1977NHTSA 77V02700018,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: On the involved vehicles, corrosion could develop in the cruise control system servo unit. Consequently, the cruise control system may not respond to attempts to release it by depressing the brake pedal, but could begin to accelerate the vehicle from the set speed (above approximately 30 MPH).
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement actuator unit inside the passenger compartment, free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mercedes-Benz 450SL years

Other 1973 Mercedes-Benz models

Questions

Does the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.