2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 recalls and problems

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has 1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2007 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 10 SL550 model years — 2nd most.

1recalls
16complaints
0crashes
3fires
0injuries
42,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electronic Stability Control

Mar 18, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V168000 · 22 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.

Risk: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes8
Electrical System3
Power Train2
Suspension2
Air Bags1
Engine1
Steering1
Structure1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007: 1 complaints20072009: 1 complaints20092010: 1 complaints20102011: 1 complaints20112013: 2 complaints20132015: 2 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20172018: 4 complaints201842022: 1 complaints20222025: 1 complaints20251

2007 vs. other Mercedes-Benz SL550 years

2003: 1 complaints20032007: 16 complaints20072008: 4 complaints20082009: 15 complaints20092011: 2 complaints20112013: 17 complaints2013172014: 4 complaints20142015: 2 complaints20152017: 4 complaints20172020: 1 complaints20201

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2007. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550, the latest from Mar 18, 2022 (electronic stability control). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (8), electrical system (3), power train (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.