2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

• 22V168000 2022-03-18

  Recall 22V168000

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control…

  Recorded model years: 2007

• 07V588000 2007-12-20

  Recall 07V588000

  ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. EITHER THE PRIMER OR ACTIVATOR WAS MISSING AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.

  Recorded model years: 2007

A further 30 records exist for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

• 11035005 2026-07-14

  LI35.30-P-058566

  Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar nut (by 1 turn), the problem is due to cracking of the microweld…

  Recorded model years: 2007

• 11032875 2026-05-19

  LI82.30-P-059239

  Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the A-pillar (Figure 1) D: After windshield cleaning, water keeps spraying onto the windshield for several wipe cycles…

  Recorded model years: 2007

• 11032751 2026-05-15

  LI40.10-P-061032

  Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with summer tires in combination with low outside temperatures. At low outside temperatures or in wet conditions, a noise may be produced at the outer wheel on the front axle while maneuvering with…

  Recorded model years: 2007

Showing 3 of 73 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 449 records exist for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.

See all model years Go to the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class page

A further 4 records exist for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

• 2008290 2008-08-15

  Transport Canada recall 2008290

  Certain vehicles equipped with Active Body Control (ABC) the sensors on the front struts may not operate within tolerances. As such, the sensor signal may not be accurately transmitted to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A variation in the transmitted values can result in one front strut adjusting to a value while the other does not adjust and presenting the…

  Recorded model years: 2007

• 2007410 2007-12-14

  Transport Canada recall 2007410

  On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body due to the omission of either primer or activator during windshield installation process. If the windshield is not properly secured to the vehicle body, it may separate from the vehicle during a collision, resulting in ejection of unbelted occupants, potentially causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers…

  Recorded model years: 2007

A further 19 records exist for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

18 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

• reports mentioning a fire 3

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

• Brakes9 (40.9%)Official recall records for this system: 4, covering model years 2003–2005.
• Electrical system3 (13.6%)Official recall records for this system: 17, covering model years 2003–2026.
• Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)2 (9.1%)Official recall records for this system: 1, covering model years 2019.
• Suspension2 (9.1%)Official recall records for this system: 1, covering model years 2019.
• Air bags (restraint system)1 (4.5%)Official recall records for this system: 9, covering model years 1997–2019.
• Engine1 (4.5%)Official recall records for this system: 2, covering model years 1996–2007.
• Lights1 (4.5%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 1996–2015.
• Steering1 (4.5%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 2013–2022.

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 369 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.