This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sl550.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the electric power steering system, where a loose connection in the control unit can cause the power assist to cut out and make the steering wheel significantly harder to turn.
A software fault in the emergency call system can cause it to report the wrong date, time, and vehicle location to emergency responders, which could delay help from reaching the correct location after a crash. There is also a headlight concern on certain vehicles built within a narrow production window: the low-beam headlights may have been aimed incorrectly at the factory, pointing the beam in the wrong direction and reducing how far ahead the driver can see at night or in low-visibility conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering control unit may have defective solder connections that could cause the power steering system to stop working while you're driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Low-beam headlights may have been aimed incorrectly during manufacturing, causing improper light projection that fails to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the headlamps and adjust them if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
