2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 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 (electrical system) and auto crash notification (communication)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,675 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When pulling into an intersection after stopping at a 3-way stop the car unexpectedly went into neutral gear. An oncoming car had to stop suddenly to avoid a collision. I was able to shift the car bac”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 30, 2025 · Power train
“2007 mercedes benz sl500. Consumer writes in regard to brake failure. The consumer stated while approaching a stop sign the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle rolled through the stop sign. The vehic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2022 · 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550
How do I know if my 2017 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 2017 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 21V058000).
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.