How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 have?

The 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sl500?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1999 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sl500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Smoke coming from engine compartment. Upon closer examination found a piece of material from hood wedged between body of vehicle and exhaust manifold. Material caught fire. Vehicle was parked in driveway idling.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-01-22

“Dt: the contact stated the drivetrain is leaping as the car starts and as you start to shift. No accidents that led up to this and the dealer has looked at it several (unknown quanity) times. The powertrain seems to be sending power from the front to the back of the car too quickly and this could…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2004-06-01

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 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.