Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 6 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Complete brake failure while driving. No one was injured but the vehicle could not be stopped until ... |
| Mar 5, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake handle popped off for parking brake |
| Mar 2, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Catastrophic brake failure. No brakes at all. |
| Nov 15, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] VIN # [XXX] SL550 2009 Since I bought this car 3 years ago the first day I am usin... |
| Oct 22, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | I bought the almost 3 years now since I bought it I seen and message on the dash board Reduced Braki... |
| Dec 27, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE TRA... |