2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 550, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 23, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2009 vs. every other SL 550 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SL 550 median. How we score
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What SL 550 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Complete brake failure while driving. No one was injured but the vehicle could not be stopped until the transmission went into limp mode with still no brakes. Now the ABS and SRS lights on. Brake pedal to the floor. I completely have new brakes speed sensors fluid exchanges and more. The current…
[XXX] [XXX] [XXX] VIN # [XXX] SL550 2009 Since I bought this car 3 years ago the first day I am using it I got the problem say Reduced Braking Power, Depress Brake Pedal fully. I thought only when the weather is cold but now after 15 minutes minutes I am running on the road losing brake it is scary…
I bought the almost 3 years now since I bought it I seen and message on the dash board Reduced Braking Power Depress Brake Pedal fully. I search on the website most the Mercedez Benz has same problem but when check my Vin number I saw no issue on my SL550 2009. I almost depress on my car ill spend…
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