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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
25 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 25 launched 2008 to 2021
  • Most recent 29 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/376
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 19 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 12 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?

Not every Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2008 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 12. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’08 1
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 0
’15 4
’16 3
’17 2
’18 0
’19 0
’20 2
’21 12
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class recall, newest first

2021 12 recalls

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 29 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/376 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2152

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
50,390 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time

Launched 17 August 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/279 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1931

Defect
The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.
Remedy
Replace the driver’s airbag
Vehicles affected
61 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Aug 2004 to 4 Dec 2013
DVSA lists it as
“SLK”

The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time

Launched 17 August 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/277 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1932

Defect
The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.
Remedy
Replace the driver’s airbag.
Vehicles affected
108,486 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Aug 2004 to 4 Dec 2013
DVSA lists it as
“SLK”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 13 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/110 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2102

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
108,971 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 11 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/120 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2115

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
86,604 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 10 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/111 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2111

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
90,716 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/134 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2122

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
162,581 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/133 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2123

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
106,665 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/132 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2124

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
10,410 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/131 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2125

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
81,267 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications

Launched 30 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/083 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2104

Defect
The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.
Remedy
Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
36 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Feb 2017 to 11 Mar 2020
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”, “SLK”

The communication module may be deactivated

Launched 30 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/082 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2103

Defect
The communication module may be deactivated
Remedy
Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.
Vehicles affected
24 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 May 2016 to 2 Jul 2020
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

2020 2 recalls

Engine control unit software to be updated

Launched 6 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/243 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2027

Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
Update the relevant control unit’s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.
Vehicles affected
994 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
DVSA lists it as
“SLK”

Emission output requires improvement

Launched 5 February 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/011 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1960

Defect
Emission output requires improvement
Remedy
Update software in the engine control unit and replace the NOx sensor if required.
Vehicles affected
5,255 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2015 to 30 Aug 2017
DVSA lists it as
“SLK”

2017 2 recalls

Brakes may overheat creating a risk of smoke and/or fire

Launched 14 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/157 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1715

Defect
The software for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is faulty. The fault could lead to a low residual pressure in the hydraulic system so the brakes are applied and gain heat. This increased heat will apply the brakes further and could adversely affect the brake fluid. Fire in the wheel housing cannot be ruled out.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software for the ESP.
Vehicles affected
6,460 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2015 to 31 Jan 2017
DVSA lists it as
“SLK”

Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification

Launched 19 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/124 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1709

Defect
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
Vehicles affected
42 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 31 Mar 2017
DVSA lists it as
“SLK”

2016 3 recalls

Steering efficiency may be reduced

Launched 15 June 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/120 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1611

Defect
A lock nut on a rear suspension tie rod may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. It may not act as intended even tightened to specification. It is unlikely the rod will disconnect but it may loosen and affect the vehicle's handling characteristics.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the rear tie rod lock nuts.
Vehicles affected
812 SLK-Class vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2016 to 31 Mar 2016
DVSA lists it as
“SLK”

Electrical fault could allow vehicle to roll away when left parked

Launched 9 May 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/093 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1610

Defect
On certain vehicles fitted with 9 speed transmission the back up battery may not connect during main battery failure. This may prevent selection of Park on the transmission or operation of the electronic parking brake.
Remedy
On affected vehicles adapt harness to manufacturer's specification and recode the system.
Vehicles affected
717 SLK-Class vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2015 to 30 Sept 2015
DVSA lists it as
“SLK”

Risk of fire

Launched 21 January 2016 DVSA recall R/2015/259 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1600

Defect
The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.
Vehicles affected
1,327 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Oct 2015 to 19 Nov 2015

2015 4 recalls

Engine may fail

Launched 19 November 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/210 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1515

Defect
The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the exhaust camshaft.
Vehicles affected
395 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sept 2015

Engine may fail

Launched 19 November 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/209 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1514

Defect
On certain petrol engines the camshafts may not have been correctly manufactured. They may fail causing engine damage and the engine to stall
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace camshafts.
Vehicles affected
4 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sept 2015

Engine may fail

Launched 19 November 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/208 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1513

Defect
The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intake camshaft.
Vehicles affected
14 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sept 2015

Oil may leak

Launched 16 January 2015 DVSA recall R/2014/182 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1500

Defect
On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
Vehicles affected
61,672 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2014 to 30 Nov 2014

2013 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 28 March 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/031 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1303

Defect
The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.
Vehicles affected
806 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2008 1 recall

Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected

Launched 10 November 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/147 Manufacturer ref. P123

Defect
Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit
Vehicles affected
72 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 8 Oct 2008

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 25 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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