The 2007 Mercedes-Benz Slk280 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 711,181 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EXTERIOR LIGHTING22V1680002022-03-1822 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such…
Consequence
Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.
AIR BAGS16V0810002016-02-11711,159 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe,…
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler…
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
16
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SEAT BELTS
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints25
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I am the owner of a 2007 mercedes-benz slk280 with vin: [xxx]. My vehicle was part of the takata airbag recall, but the airbags were never replaced. Currently, the nhtsa recall status for my vin shows "no active recalls," even though the repair was not completed. This creates a serious safety…”
“Takata recall. There was a nhtsa campaign to recall my vehicle's airbags-- number 16v081000. I was contacted by mail numerous times my mercedes national headquarters, indicating there was a recall and the replacement airbag was on order. They indicated I would be contacted later when the parts…”
“I remain unable to obtain replacement takeda airbags from mercedes benz for the past 3 years. When I last filed a complaint with nhtsa on 12/26/2017 (complaint number 11056636) I was informed by mercedes, [xxx] , vp customer services that my car replacement airbags would be available by june 30,…”
“2007 mercedes benz slk 280. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld *js”
“I am unable to get replacement air bags and was advised to file a complaint. I called 2 dealerships today, again (mercedes benz massapequa and rockville center) and neither has received the airbags from takeda.”
“Takata recall: the mercades dealership does not have replacement airbags and does not know when they might be available.”
“Takata recall either these airbags are safe and the recall needs to be rescinded or the airbags are unsafe? If deemed unsafe then all inventories and production needs to be directed towards resolving this issue. Airbag production should be directed to correct this recall instead of new car…”
“Takata recall. I stopped by my local mercedes dealership about this recall. According to james motor co. Lexington, ky, currently there isn't a replacement available. That james motor co. Would contact me when they received the replacement. After receiving a notification from tk holdings inc. I…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Slk280 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.