CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 recalls
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked
A steering control unit in these vehicles may have improperly soldered contacts that can lose connection.
Low-beam headlights may be misaimed, reducing night visibility
Some vehicles were built with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly at the factory.
Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
What owners report
THE ENGINE HARNESS, ME CONTROL UNIT ANDCAM SENSOR FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK INSIDE ENGINE AND COSTLY REPAIR. THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE ON PREVIOUS YEARS AND MODELS. AT THE TIME THE CAR ONLY HAD 50730 MILES.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MERCEDES DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE CAM SOLENOID FAILED, WHICH CAUSED OIL TO LEAK TO OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE ENGINE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED INCLUDING ENGINE WIRING HARNESS, CONTROL UNIT, SOLENOID, POSITION SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, LAMBDA PROBE AND INJECTORS. CAR WAS JUST AT DEALERSHIP AT THE END OF MARCH/APRIL DUE TO MISFIRE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NO MENTION OF DAMAGE OR LEAKAGE. PREMATURE FAILURE ON PART.
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 questions
Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550: Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked; Low-beam headlights may be misaimed, reducing night visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.