2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl55 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl55. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The bcm in the sl class (mercedes chassis code r230) fails very often. It catches fire and burns down vehicles in many instances. Mercedes is not selling a replacement part because they want to save money. This vehicle has an electronic assisted braking system!!! The bcm balances battery loads in…”
“The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz sl55. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and inside the garage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet…”
“Total brake failure”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl55 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.