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2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage51kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2019 Q1

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 16V-899 · Dec 14, 2016 · 70 vehicles · 58 repaired

Risk. If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2017 Q4

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 16V-439 · Jun 15, 2016 · 100 vehicles · 91 repaired

Risk. Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2015 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

'03'07'08'09'11'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 550, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What SL 550 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 11399230 · Mar 5, 2021 · 50,730 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…
Complaint 11341734 · Jul 27, 2020 · 50,730 miles

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