2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
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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Suspension: rear
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016 to April 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, improperly manufactured lock nuts may have been used on the rear wheel tie rod connection, and as a result, the rear wheel alignment may change and the rear axle may steer…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts on the rear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for…
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Electrical system: wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300 vehicles manufactured June 2, 2015 to July 14, 2015 and equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The backup power supply for the ignition switch in the affected vehicles may not have been properly connected. As a result, if the vehicle is being driven…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ignition switch wiring and perform a software update, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 roadster vehicles manufactured July 17, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause engine damage.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected camshafts, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 9, 2015. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Sunroof panel detach and let glass panel loose on roadway. I fell that my model should also be part of this classified as 22v-954. However, since it was not on the list so there fore they refused to r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 2025 · Unknown or other
“Vapor canister fell of underside of vehicle. Part number 171-470-00-59 at high speed this has the potential to be catastrophic as the part is larger than the underside of the vehicle and could have pu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2021 · Unknown or other
Compare Mercedes-Benz SLK300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SLK300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 | 4 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
How do I know if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300; 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 15V662000).
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.