2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250
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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Electronic stability control (esc)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am submitting this complaint to report a serious high‑pressure fuel system failure on my 2015 Mercedes‑Benz SLK 250 equipped with the M274 2.0L turbocharged engine, which resulted in a sudden and da”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 13, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
“THIS IS THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE: Nature of the Problem: The recall involves the ESC system software, which may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied. This can cause the brake co”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 10, 2025 · Service brakes
Compare Mercedes-Benz SLK250 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SLK250 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 | 2 | 8 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 | 2 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250
How do I know if my 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250; 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 17V308000).
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.