Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 MERCEDES BENZ SL550

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 21 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V168000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
22
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-18
Owners notified
2022-05-03

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes657,000 mi
Electrical system419,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic210,500 mi
Suspension242,000 mi
Air bags134,700 mi
Engine1—
Power train120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission180 mi
Steering142,000 mi
Structure: body1—
Visibility/wiper134,700 mi

The 2008 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.