2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550
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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Software (engine and engine cooling) and 2 other components
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…
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…
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,097 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased this vehicle in a private sale in September 2025. The battery Warning light was on and the radio was not working either. I had the vehicle inspected by the Mercedes dealer and was told the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 13, 2025 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH on a slightly bumpy road, the message "ABC System Malfunction” was displayed. The vehicle started shuddering signif”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2022 · Suspension
Compare Mercedes-Benz SL550 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SL550 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 1 | 16 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 0 | 15 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 3 | 17 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 4 | 4 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550
How do I know if my 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 22V168000).
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.