2006 Mercedes-Benz Slk55 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Slk55. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
2
1injuries
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

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

“Had the car in personal garage went to jack vehicle up with the mercedes benz jack and the plastic or rubber connector to the vehicle of the jack came off causing under vehicle damage and endangering my personal safety. *tr”

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · reported 2014-07-07

“Went to change a flat and the trunk came down on my head and had to get several stitches. It seems like the trunk on the slk55 amg will stay up for a few seconds then collapse right when you lean into the trunk to get the spare making things go from bad to worse a flat and in need of medical…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID · reported 2013-08-16

“While performing u-turn in light traffic, transmission would not shift into reverse, then would also not shift into drive, leaving vehicle immobilized in the middle of traffic. *tt”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2011-09-08

“The trunk will not stay up or open when you raise it. It may hold for a second then when you least expect it that's when it will fall and hit you on the head and it is very heavy for a small car. *tr”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · reported 2010-03-30

“The trunk will not stay up or open when you raise it. It may hold for a second then when you least expect it that's when it will fall and hit you on the head and it is very heavy for a small car. *tr”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID · reported 2010-03-30
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 2006 Mercedes-Benz Slk55 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.