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2015 Mercedes-Benz Slk250 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Slk250 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 30,044 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

COMMUNICATION 19V787000 2019-11-01 24,226 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. …

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 17V308000 2017-05-09 5,818 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.

Consequence

If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“This is the problem I am having with my vehicle: nature of the problem: the recall involves the esc system software, which may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied. This can cause the brake components to heat up over time, potentially affecting braking performance and increasing the risk…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-11-09

“I am submitting this complaint to report a serious high‑pressure fuel system failure on my 2015 mercedes‑benz slk 250 equipped with the m274 2.0l turbocharged engine, which resulted in a sudden and dangerous loss of propulsion. While accelerating to pass another vehicle at roadway speed, the…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-06-01

“Good afternoon, my gps just shut down. I've never had a car do this! Its a becker by harman [xxx] modelno. : becker map pilot p/n 2710171 ec:104 assembly date 2025 type bmp m077 a 166 900 58 15 zgs(zb)001 a 172 901 48 04 zgs(hw)001 a 166 902 10 07 zgs(sw)001 can it be replaced? My dealership said…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-04-05

“The roof panel on my car separated from the body of the vehicle during normal highway driving. This failure is similar to recent prior recalls on other mercedes benz models where, due to failed glue bonding, sliding panels on those models detached from vehicles during driving conditions. At least…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2022-11-16

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Slk250 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.