2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk320 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk320. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. 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.
“Rear lights malfunction and unknown”
“Rear lights malfunction and unknown”
“Driving low speed, about 30 mph, right front wheel begins braking in anti-lock mode. Car pulls right. Bas/esp light comes on. Was just driving, never touched the brake pedal.”
“While driving on the highway/freeway system in the portland oregon area on several occasions one of which I initiated myself activated the cruise control immediately after initiating the vehicle began to increase its speed to the continuing to speeds well beyond the 100 mile per hour mark I was…”
“* brake system has failed by brakes applying randomly; research indicates due to faulty yaw sensor and lateral movement sensor per mechanic who retrieved the codes. Per mercedes benz, these sensors are no longer available and they're no longer making them. There are no aftermarket parts available.…”
“Slk320 car auto applies breaks till cars stops ! Very dangerous”
“On three occasions the brakes were applied by the stability control system without driver intervention. In the most recent occurrence this action placed the driver and other motorist in the vicinity of the car in extreme danger. Traveling east bound on highway 80 through fairfield california in…”
“On three occasions the brakes were applied by the stability control system without driver intervention. In the most recent occurrence this action placed the driver and other motorist in the vicinity of the car in extreme danger. Traveling east bound on highway 80 through fairfield california in…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.