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recalls
The Mercedes-Benz SLK280 has 2 recalls covering 711,181 vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (2). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2014: 2
Units affected
711K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
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 SLK280, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags27
- Electrical system6
- Power train4
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Exterior lighting3
- Seat belts3
- Structure3
- Complaints
- 49
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz SLK280 by component
- Air bags1 · 711K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 22 units
Mercedes-Benz SLK280 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2022 | Mercedes Benz C300, C350, CLK550, SL550 and 4 more (2007-2014): Engine and engine coolingNo. 22V168000 | Crash risk | 22 |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Chrysler Crossfire; Mercedes Benz C230, C300, C320 and 32 more (2005-2014): Air bagsNo. 16V081000 | Crash risk | 711,159 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK280. 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 SLK280 have?
2 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz SLK280, for 711,181 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz SLK280?
Air bags: named in 27 of the 49 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SLK280, then electrical system (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.