2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 recalls

Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	9
Engine	3
Seats	1

What owners report

2026-09-23, Engine
The Vehicle was purchased from Alpine Motors, Wantagh, NY on [XXX] for $17,995 plus preparation fee of $895. The Vehicle remained at the dealership until [XXX], when it was then transposed and delivered to our residence in Palm Coast. Florida. I first drove the vehicle on [XXX]. On [XXX], the vehicle broke down. The Vehicle was bucking, the check engine light was on and it was not drivable. My husband and I were in the middle of a major intersection, and we just about rolled into a parking lot awaiting a tow truck. The vehicle was subsequently diagnosed, with the September 3, 2026, estimate identifying a failing ME engine control module requiring replacement along with additional repairs. As

2018-02-26, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK MOTORS OF CHARLOTTE-MERCEDES BENZ (5201 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2018-02-23, Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE REMEDY AND PART WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF JACKSON (455 STEED RD, RIDGELAND, MS 39157, (601) 956-4211) A SECOND TIME AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. AFTER WAITING FOR OVER TWO HOURS, THE DEALER RESCHEDULED THE APPOINTMENT MORE THAN ONCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE SEAT BELT INDICATOR ILLUMINATING, THE FAILURE NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED. THE DEALER INITIALLY STATED THAT THE PART WAS AVAILABLE AND THEN INDICATED THAT THE P

2017-12-26, Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (FELDMANN IMPORTS, 4901 AMERICAN BLVD W, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437, (952) 837-6300) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM TK HOLDINGS, ALERTING HER THAT T

2017-11-17, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL "REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE". PROBLEM KNOWN FOR YEARS. I PAID THOUSANDS FOR DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS PUT MY FAMILY'S LIVES IN DANGER. CAR IS UNSAFE AND HAS HARDLY BEEN DRIVEN BECAUSE OF IT. CAR HAS DIMINISHED VALUE AND IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE AND ILLEGAL TO SELL AND NOT ROAD WORTHY. JUST AN EXPENSIVE AND USELESS ITEM.

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Engine (3), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 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.