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2009 Mercedes-Benz Slk Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz Slk has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 404 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 08V303000 2008-07-07 404 affected
Defect

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A…

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. The car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. The right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. On…”

STEERING · reported 2012-03-22

“On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. The car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. The right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. On…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2012-03-22

“On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. The car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. The right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. On…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-03-22

“Not a failure, but I noticed a significant labeling discrepancy on my 2009 mercedes benz slk300. The tire label on the driver's door incorrectly lists the oem tire size as 205-55-16 front and 225-50-16 rear. The vehicle in reality is fitted with 225-45-17 front and 245-40-17 rear; these are not…”

TIRES · reported 2008-09-22
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 2009 Mercedes-Benz Slk as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.