Mercedes-Benz SL 550 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz SL 550 (2018–2020).

Complaints
1
Recalls
5
Model years
3
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2018201912020
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz SL 550 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz SL 550 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 SL 55011013Engine
2019 SL 55000004—
2018 SL 55000002—

Most common Mercedes-Benz SL 550 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Mercedes-Benz SL 550 recalls

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V961000Dec 13, 2021139 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 19V768000Oct 25, 201936 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Unexpected changes in the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V571000Aug 2, 2019457 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: A tear in the air bag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology