7
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz SL Class has 7 recalls covering 381,648 vehicles as reported; model year 2005 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2005: 3
Units affected
382K
As reported
Overall stars
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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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz SL Class by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 347K units
- Air bags1 · 4,402 units
- Electrical system1 · 404 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 149 units
- Equipment1 · 432 units
- Visibility1 · 29K units
Mercedes-Benz SL Class recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2012 | Mercedes Benz SL-CLASS (2013): EquipmentNo. 12V478000 | Fire | 432 |
| Jul 7, 2008 | Mercedes Benz C, C Class, CL, CL Class and 15 more (2003-2009): Electrical systemNo. 08V303000 | Crash risk | 404 |
| Apr 1, 2005 | Mercedes Benz CLS Class, E Class, SL Class (2003-2006): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 05V133000 | Other or not stated | 204,000 |
| Jun 22, 2004 | Mercedes Benz E Class, SL Class (2003-2005): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 04V296000 | Other or not stated | 143,387 |
| Nov 22, 1999 | Mercedes Benz SL Class, SL320, SL500, SL600 (1997): Air bagsNo. 99V327000 | Fire | 4,402 |
| Sep 19, 1996 | Mercedes Benz 300, 320, 500, 600 and 1 more (1990-1996): VisibilityNo. 96V175000 | Fire | 28,874 |
| Apr 4, 1996 | Mercedes Benz C Class, E Class, S Class, SL Class (1996): Engine and engine coolingNo. 96V058000 | Crash risk | 149 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class. 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 SL Class have?
7 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz SL Class, for 381,648 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz SL Class?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 7 of the 31 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SL Class, then suspension (6). 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.