1995 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz Sl500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14
1fires2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
4
1fires
ENGINE
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
AIR BAGS
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
1fires
STEERING
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1fires2injuries
SEAT BELTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints39

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Engine wire harness has deteriorated due to mercedes' choice to use biodegradable wire insulation. Wires are shorting which almost led to an accident, could lead to a fire and have caused the anti slip regulator safety system to fail and the car to run in limp mode with substantially reduced…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-03-08

“Car can hardly run--without stalling-hard to start mercedes dealer said to sell it because of wiring problems.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-12-18

“Car can hardly run--without stalling-hard to start mercedes dealer said to sell it because of wiring problems.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-12-18

“Car can hardly run--without stalling-hard to start mercedes dealer said to sell it because of wiring problems.”

ENGINE · reported 2018-12-18

“Car immediately stalled in the middle of the interstate. Driving vehicle and it began to stall. Was not able to even pull to side of the road. Was later able to jump start vehicle, however still had issues with stalling and no acceleration. Have been informed it is a "harness wiring issue".”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-06-10

“Car immediately stalled in the middle of the interstate. Driving vehicle and it began to stall. Was not able to even pull to side of the road. Was later able to jump start vehicle, however still had issues with stalling and no acceleration. Have been informed it is a "harness wiring issue".”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-06-10

“Car immediately stalled in the middle of the interstate. Driving vehicle and it began to stall. Was not able to even pull to side of the road. Was later able to jump start vehicle, however still had issues with stalling and no acceleration. Have been informed it is a "harness wiring issue".”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2015-06-10

“Mercedes benz wiring harness problems 1993 ' 1995 car does not run correct”

AIR BAGS · reported 2014-10-08
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.