2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,781 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The battery control module (known as the BCM or BNS) failed, triggering a fire. The incident occurred while the vehicle was parked in a garage and had not been operated for several weeks. The fire con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 27, 2023 · Electrical system
“It appears the BCM (Battery Control Module) caught fire and burned a significant portion of the trunk and associated wiring.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 29, 2023 · Electrical system
Compare Mercedes-Benz SL55 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SL55 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 | 0 | 11 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL55 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55
How do I know if my 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 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.
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.
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.