2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl500r Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl500r. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. 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.
“This vehicle is equipped with sensotronic brake control that has a service threshold. When this threshold is reached the brake system defaults to non power assisted hydraulic mode to the front wheels only. This occurs without any prior warning and results in increased stopping distance. I have…”
“This vehicle is equipped with sensotronic brake control that has a service threshold. When this threshold is reached the brake system defaults to non power assisted hydraulic mode to the front wheels only. This occurs without any prior warning and results in increased stopping distance. I have…”
“I was coming to a stop at a traffic light in left turn lane. At a very slow speed of less than 5 mph. Suddenly my 2003 mercedes bens sl500 steering became disengaged from the from wheels. I had zero directional and turn control over the car. The car crossed the median yellow lines. At this moment…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz sl500r. The contact stated that while attempting a right turn, the vehicle exhibited a loud metal noise. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and located the failure as the front passenger side strut sensor failing. The…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl500r as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.