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US recalls (1)
Electrical system
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 SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 1).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SL550 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
| SL600 5.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,850 |
| SL63 AMG 6.2 L Automatic (S7) | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,850 |
| SL65 AMG 6.0 L Automatic (S5) | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,850 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.