Mercedes-Benz SL 550 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
12 recalls found for the Mercedes-Benz SL 550 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 66 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Mercedes-Benz SL 550 recalls
- May 20, 202222V365000Electrical system, communication242,722 vehiclesMercedes-Benz C300, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 and 54 more models
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
- Mar 18, 202222V168000Electronic stability control (ESC), exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling22 vehiclesMercedes-Benz C300, C350 and 6 more models
Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair.
- Dec 13, 202121V961000Fuel system, gasoline139 vehiclesMercedes-Benz A 220, C300 and 19 more models
During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
- Feb 5, 202121V058000Communication, electrical system1,292,258 vehiclesMercedes-Benz C300, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 and 77 more models
Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
- Nov 1, 201919V787000Communication24,226 vehiclesMercedes-Benz C300, AMG C63 and 67 more models
For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
- Oct 25, 201919V768000Power train36 vehiclesMercedes-Benz AMG SL63, SL 450 and 1 more model
Over time, the bolt connection at the front-left mounting point on the rear axle carrier casting may fail, possibly affecting the vehicle's handling.
- Aug 2, 201919V571000Air bags457 vehiclesMercedes-Benz SL 450, SL 550 and 2 more models
The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment.
- Mar 14, 201717V177000Electrical system, air bags51 vehiclesMercedes-Benz C300, E350 and 14 more models
Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
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