2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2015 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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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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Electric power assist system (steering)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use an electric power…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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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 SL550 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,730 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The engine harness, me control unit andcam sensor failed causing oil to leak inside engine and costly repair. This is a know issue on previous years and models. At the time the car only had 50730 mile”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 5, 2021 · Engine
“Check engine light came on. Mercedes dealership stated that the cam solenoid failed, which caused oil to leak to other components of the engine that needed to be replaced including engine wiring harne”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 27, 2020 · Engine
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 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550
How do I know if my 2015 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550; 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.