CarRecordBook

2007–2020 · 11 model years

Mercedes-Benz Sl 550 recalls & problems by year

22 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201317 complaints
Most recalls20194 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202007: 16 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2009: 15 complaints, 0 recalls2013: 17 complaints, 3 recalls2014: 4 complaints, 4 recalls2015: 2 complaints, 3 recalls2016: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2017: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2018: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2019: 0 complaints, 4 recalls2020: 1 complaints, 3 recalls200720092014201620182020
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2020 Sl 550—20 mpg311010
2019 Sl 550—20 mpg400000
2018 Sl 550—20 mpg200000
2017 Sl 550—20 mpg140000
2016 Sl 550—19 mpg100000
2015 Sl 550—20 mpg320000
2014 Sl 550—20 mpg440000
2013 Sl 550—20 mpg3171000
2009 Sl 550—16 mpg0150100
2008 Sl 550—16 mpg040000
2007 Sl 550—16 mpg1160300

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes14
  • Wheels9
  • Power train8
  • Engine8
  • Steering8
  • Electrical system7
  • Tires5
  • Service brakes, hydraulic4