How many recalls does the 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl have?

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The electrical wiring is hardened and brittle and wires are touching each other that should not. I spent 30 years in the car business and found that the same problem has been present in volvo cars and mercedes. The wiring harness is sub out to french contractors and the plastic on the wires…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · reported 2002-02-24

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.