Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling. 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550?

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

2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550. 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.

2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 recalls, newest first

March 18, 2022NHTSA 22V16800022 vehicles potentially affected

Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software

Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
Consequence: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.
Components: Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software; Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes8
Electrical system3
Hydraulic2
Suspension2
Air bags1

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Questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling. 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 550?: 16 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.