5 recalls across 3 model years
The Mercedes-Benz SL 550 has 5 recalls covering 2018–2020 model years, with the most serious being a rear axle carrier bolt on 2019 models that can fail over time, causing unexpected handling changes and raising the risk of a crash.
The 2020 model year has a fuel injector issue where a leak can develop near hot engine or exhaust components, creating a fire risk. On 2018–2019 models, the front passenger airbag may have been improperly sewn at the seam, which can cause it to tear during deployment and reduce its ability to protect the occupant in a crash. Across the 2018–2020 range, the automatic crash notification system has two separate issues: on some vehicles it can send emergency responders to the wrong location after a crash, and on others it can fail to connect to emergency services at all, potentially delaying help when it is needed.
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Top 4 of 4 categories across MERCEDES-BENZ SL 550
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Electronics | 2 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags | 1 | 20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
