Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, air bags. 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500?

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

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500. 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.

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 recalls, newest first

February 6, 2006NHTSA 06E01400031,422 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain zf trading north america aftermarket wheel bearing kits, lemfoerder p/n 1402301, sold for installation on 1992-2001 mercedes benz SL500 (R129) vehicles after April 1, 2005. The caliper mounting bolts used in the wheel bearing kit may be defective, shear off and break. If both caliper mounting bolts break, the brake caliper may become unfixed and, when the vehicle is braked, the brake rotor could drag the caliper, causing the brake hose to rupture and the vehicle's suspension to be damaged.
Consequence: This could result in a loss of a portion of the vehicle's braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Zf trading will notify its owners and repair the wheel bearing kits free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2006.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 22, 1999NHTSA 99V3270004,402 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the electrical ignition filament of the air bag gas generator module can occur if the vehicle is operated in areas of frequently high humidity.
Consequence: Corrosion of the ignition filament can result in the driver's air bag being deployed unintentionally.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags2
Air bags › Side/window2
Air bags › Frontal1
Electrical system › Wiring1
Engine1

Other Mercedes-Benz SL500 years

Other 1997 Mercedes-Benz models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, air bags. 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500?: 9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.