5
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz SLK300 has 5 recalls covering 25,733 vehicles as reported; model year 2016 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2016: 4
Units affected
26K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
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 SLK300, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other3
- Electrical system1
- Steering1
- Structure1
- Complaints
- 3
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz SLK300 by component
- Communication1 · 24K units
- Electrical system1 · 223 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 857 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 100 units
- Suspension1 · 327 units
Mercedes-Benz SLK300 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | Mercedes Benz B-CLASS Electric; MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63, AMG C63S, AMG CLA45 and 69 more (2013-2017): CommunicationNo. 19V787000 | Injury | 24,226 |
| Jun 15, 2016 | MERCEDES-BENZ SL400, SL550, SL63, SLK300 and 1 more (2015): Exterior lightingNo. 16V439000 | Crash risk | 100 |
| May 16, 2016 | MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 (2016): SuspensionNo. 16V306000 | Crash risk | 327 |
| Apr 13, 2016 | MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 (2016): Electrical systemNo. 16V211000 | Injury | 223 |
| Oct 16, 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250, GLA 250, SLK300 (2015-2016): Engine and engine coolingNo. 15V662000 | Crash risk | 857 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLK300. 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 SLK300 have?
5 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz SLK300, for 25,733 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is communication (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz SLK300?
Unknown or other: named in 3 of the 3 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SLK300, then electrical system (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.