Model year
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name SL-Class for 2007. Under the matched names SL, SL230, SL55, SL550, and SL600, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 21 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for SL550 are SERVICE BRAKES (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (2). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 4 complaints
- 2001 3 complaints
- 2002 1 complaints
- 2003 9 complaints
- 2004 3 complaints
- 2005 2 complaints
- 2006 0 complaints
- 2007 21 complaints
- 2008 4 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2011 3 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
- 2013 0 complaints
- 2014 4 complaints
- 2015 4 complaints
- 2016 1 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
- 2018 2 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2022 9 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2007. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SL230 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SL55 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SL550 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| SL600 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for SL550
22V168000 · Mar 18, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE;…
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…
Complaints for SL550
16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 3, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for SL550
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL55 AMG · 5.4L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| SL550 · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| SL600 · 5.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| SL65 AMG · 6L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.