Model year guide

2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 recalls 2

Communication NHTSA Campaign #19V787000 · manufacturer #2019120008 · 01/11/2019

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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Fix: 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-…

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #16V439000 · 15/06/2016

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, and SL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2015, through July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly during vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 10…

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 vehicles on record

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2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 get?

The 2015 Mercedes-benz SL 400 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 27 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.