https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz Sl55. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:39:05 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-1969660 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 vehicle. When it fails it can make any electronic system in the car malfunction or simply not https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-1945856 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The battery control module (known as the BCM or BNS) failed, triggering a fire. The incident occurred while the vehicle was parked in a garage and had not been operated for several weeks. The fire consumed the module, insulation on wiring connected to and close to the module, part of the trunk lining material, and burned through a total of five hydraulic lines (retractable roof hydraulics). It a https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-1891433 Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT It appears the BCM (Battery Control Module) caught fire and burned a significant portion of the trunk and associated wiring. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-1891139 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT My car (the SL55 and all SL models) has a "Battery Control Module" (BCM) also referred to as the "Battery Stabilization Control Load Module" which shows signs of imminent failure which will lead to a meltdown or fire. I inspected the module after finding that this was a common problem with these cars online. This model of car has been documented to completely catch on fire, even when parked after https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-1754769 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 repaired. The cause of the crack was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The app https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-1540237 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE VEHICLE HAS 70000 MILES AND ON JANUARY 10, 2019 I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING (UNTIL AFTER THE FACT ) HAD NO BRAKES, FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND BEEPING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROADSIDE. CODES INDICATED FAILED SBC. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-1213077 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT PLASTIC PIECE ON GEARSHIFT ASSEMBLY BROKE NOT ALLOWING CAR TO BE PLACED IN GEAR. IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM WITH 1000'S OF THESE CARS BASED ON INTERNET SEARCH. CONTACTED MERCEDES AND THEY SAID NOT THEIR PROBLEM. THEY CHARGE $1300.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY STATED TO SAVE MONEY ON THIS PART BEING REPLACED TO TAKE A MALLET AND FINISH BREAKING PIECE THEREBY RENDERING CHILD SAFETY FEATURE USELESS. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-999024 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT INTERNAL GAS TANK BAFFLE HAS COME LOOSE INSIDE THE GAS TANK. THIS CAUSES A CONSISTENT AND VERY ANNOYING RATTLING SOUND. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-961706 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ SL55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON MANY OCCASIONS BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,2 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-954019 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL55 AMG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE COULD HEAR SOMETHING MOVING ABNORMALLY WITHIN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MI https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-911433 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT ACTIVE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. HYDRAULIC FLUID SPRAYED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE RISES AND LOWERS UNEXPECTEDLY. IF THE VEHICLE SITS FOR LONGER THAN TWO WEEKS, IT WILL DROP AT ONE SIDE OR TIRE. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-811661 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT STEERING (OVERALL FOR CAR AND STEERING WHEEL) FEELS VERY UNSTABLE WHEN GOING OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES OR SMALL BUMPS. THIS IS SPECIALLY TRUE WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 40MPH. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-811662 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT STEERING (OVERALL FOR CAR AND STEERING WHEEL) FEELS VERY UNSTABLE WHEN GOING OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES OR SMALL BUMPS. THIS IS SPECIALLY TRUE WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 40MPH. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-811663 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT STEERING (OVERALL FOR CAR AND STEERING WHEEL) FEELS VERY UNSTABLE WHEN GOING OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES OR SMALL BUMPS. THIS IS SPECIALLY TRUE WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 40MPH. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-811665 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT SPEEDOMETER APPEARS TO BE DISPLAYING/INDICATING INACCURATE SPEED COMPARE TO ACTUAL SPEED OF THE CAR. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-800310 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL55. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON NOISE WAS NEAR THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SBC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS INOPERABLE AND THERE WAS NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUMP MOTOR. NHTSA RECALL 04V296000, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC WAS RELATED TO THE FAILU https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-740359 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK BAFFLES. FUEL TANK BAFFLE(S) COME LOOSE AND BOUNCE AROUND INSIDE TANK BANGING THE SIDES OF THE FUEL TANK. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-716833 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT ABC SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND INTERCOOLER PUMP FOR TURBO FAILED ON 2003 SL55 AMG. VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES AS EVIDENCED ON THE MB BOARDS. RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-716834 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT ABC SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND INTERCOOLER PUMP FOR TURBO FAILED ON 2003 SL55 AMG. VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES AS EVIDENCED ON THE MB BOARDS. RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-669632 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I WAS HAVING SOME TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKES, I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK INTO THE SHOP 3 TIMES TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAILING - ONCE I ALMOST RAN A PEDESTRIAN OVER AS I TRIED TO STOP AND THE VEHICLE BRAKES APPEARED TO NOT WORK AT ALL - THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THEY SAY DOES NOTHING. ANOTHER TIME PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE NO BRAKES AGAIN AND IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE CONCRETE BLOCK I WOULD HAVE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-641516 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY BRAND NEW MERCEDES-BENZ SL-55, I NOTICED SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE TO THE POINT THAT, AFTER MORE THAN 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING, I WILL HAVE TO SWITCH ARMS TO CONTINUE APPLYING COMPENSATING WEIGHT ON THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, THE PULLING DECREASED BUT NEVER DISAPPEARED. HOWEVER, OTHER SYMPTOMS STARTED SURFACING, SUCH AS SEVERE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-641517 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY BRAND NEW MERCEDES-BENZ SL-55, I NOTICED SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE TO THE POINT THAT, AFTER MORE THAN 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING, I WILL HAVE TO SWITCH ARMS TO CONTINUE APPLYING COMPENSATING WEIGHT ON THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, THE PULLING DECREASED BUT NEVER DISAPPEARED. HOWEVER, OTHER SYMPTOMS STARTED SURFACING, SUCH AS SEVERE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-641518 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY BRAND NEW MERCEDES-BENZ SL-55, I NOTICED SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE TO THE POINT THAT, AFTER MORE THAN 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING, I WILL HAVE TO SWITCH ARMS TO CONTINUE APPLYING COMPENSATING WEIGHT ON THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, THE PULLING DECREASED BUT NEVER DISAPPEARED. HOWEVER, OTHER SYMPTOMS STARTED SURFACING, SUCH AS SEVERE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-638895 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT 2003 MERCEDES SL-55 ENGINE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS. *KB https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-sl55#complaint-637450 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE