2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The…
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, and SL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2015, through July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly during vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Multiple wheel rims (4) have cracked while driving under normal driving conditions. The last wheel rim crack occurred while on the highway leading to a flat tire upon arriving at destination. The rim”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2021 · Wheels
“My sl400 seemed to have a slow leak since i bought it, particularly on one tire. Finally while out for a drive the tire dramatically lost tire pressure and it LED me to get service, where i found that”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 14, 2020 · Wheels
Compare Mercedes-Benz SL400 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SL400 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400
How do I know if my 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V439000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.