3
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 450SLC has 3 recalls covering 87,423 vehicles as reported; model year 1976 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1976: 2
Units affected
87K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Vehicle speed control2
- Structure1
- Complaints
- 3
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC by component
- Vehicle speed control2 · 33K units
- Power train1 · 54K units
Mercedes-Benz 450SLC recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1984 | Mercedes Benz 450, 450SLC (1977-1980): Power trainNo. 84V007000 | Other or not stated | 54,056 |
| Feb 23, 1977 | Mercedes Benz 450SL, 450SLC (1973-1976): Vehicle speed controlNo. 77V027000 | Other or not stated | 18,000 |
| Feb 17, 1976 | Mercedes Benz 280, 280C, 280S, 300D and 5 more (1976): Vehicle speed controlNo. 76V027000 | Other or not stated | 15,367 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC have?
3 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, for 87,423 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is vehicle speed control (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC?
Vehicle speed control: named in 2 of the 3 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, then structure (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.