Mercedes-Benz SL400 Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz SL400 model year from 2015 using 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No SL400 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
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Complaints by model year

20152
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz SL400. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20152—2Wheel & TireFew

* Complaints compared with the median SL400 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz SL400 problems

  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2015
    2100%

Latest Mercedes-Benz SL400 recalls

Communication

NHTSA recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 16V-439 · Jun 15, 2016 · 100 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, and SL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2015, through July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly during vehicle production.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz SL400 should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz SL400 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz SL400 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the wheels & tires (2). Wheel & Tire complaints peak in the 2015 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz SL400 had?

2 recalls across 2015. The model year with the most is 2015.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.