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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 4
Latest campaign: Feb 5, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Feb 5, 2021	21V058000 17V177000

Safety recalls2

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0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Feb 5, 2021Latest campaign


Feb 5, 202121V058000	Electrical system: software Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 21V058000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash. Risk Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash. Remedy MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025. Filed under Amg Sl65, Sl450, Sl550, Sl63 Campaign NHTSA 21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
Mar 14, 201717V177000	Electrical system: software If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V177000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash. Risk If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Filed under Sl63 Campaign NHTSA 17V177000 · Mar 14, 2017

Feb 5, 202121V058000

Electrical system: software

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Over-the-air remedy

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V058000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Filed under: Amg Sl65, Sl450, Sl550, Sl63
Campaign: NHTSA 21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021

Mar 14, 201717V177000

Electrical system: software

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V177000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Filed under: Sl63
Campaign: NHTSA 17V177000 · Mar 14, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Sl65, Sl450, Sl550, Sl63. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

4Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Power train	1	25
Service brakes	1	25
Electrical system	1	25
Steering	1	25

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“When pulling into an intersection after stopping at a 3-way stop the car unexpectedly went into neutral gear. An oncoming car had to stop suddenly to avoid a collision.”
Filed 05/30/2025 · ODI 11663920
Service brakes
“2007 mercedes benz sl500. Consumer writes in regard to brake failure. The consumer stated while approaching a stop sign the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle rolled through the stop sign.”
Filed 08/03/2022 · ODI 11477377
Electrical system
“2017 mercedes benz sl 550. Consumer writes in regards to defective pre safe option on vehicle. *ld the consumer states the safety belts tighten restricting and distracting the driver when it is unnecessary to do so.”
Filed 03/02/2021 · ODI 11398392

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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The most recent, 21V058000 (reported February 5, 2021), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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