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Mercedes-Benz SL400 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SL400, covering model years 2015 to 2016. The 2015 model year drew the most complaints (2), and Wheels is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 3 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2015–2016)
  • most complaints: 2015 (2 for that model year)
  • top component: Wheels (2 complaints)
  • latest recall 19V787000 (reported Nov 1, 2019)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz SL400 complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2015 model year has the most complaints: 2 of 3, or 66.7%. Next come 2016 (1).

Mercedes-Benz SL400 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz SL400 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201520000
201610000
All model years30000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz SL400 components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Wheels is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (66.7% of all 3), followed by Tires (1).

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz SL400 complaints (top 2)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz SL400 complaints (top 2)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Wheels266.7%
Tires133.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mercedes-Benz SL400 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name SL400, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2015 to 2016. The 2015 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 2 recall campaigns
  • 1 over-the-air remedy
Mercedes-Benz SL400 recall campaigns covering each model year
2015: 2 campaigns2016: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 19V787000

    Reported

    Communication

    Model years 2015–2016 · Over-the-air fix

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

    Consequence:
    An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 16V439000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 2015

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, and SL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2015, through July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly during vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz SL400 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SL400 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz SL400, covering model years 2015 to 2016. The most recent, 19V787000, was reported on November 1, 2019 and is filed under “Communication”. The 2015 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Mercedes-Benz SL400 model year has the most complaints?

The 2015 model year, with 2 of the 3 complaints in NHTSA’s file (66.7%). The next is 2016 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz SL400 complaint?

Wheels is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 66.7% of all 3. Tires (1) follows. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz SL400?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

How many Mercedes-Benz SL400 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.