2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550. 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.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 24,268 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I'm reporting a SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE affecting all Mercedes-Benz R230 series SL roadsters, model years 2003–2012, of which approximately 85,000 were sold in the United States: • There are numerous rep”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 23, 2025 · Electrical system
“Complete brake failure while driving. No one was injured but the vehicle could not be stopped until the transmission went into limp mode with still no brakes. Now the ABS and SRS lights on. Brake peda”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2025 · Service brakes
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 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550
How do I know if my 2009 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.
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.