Model year guide

2007 Mercedes-benz sl550

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined16 mpg

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

2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software NHTSA Campaign #22V168000 · manufacturer #2022040003 · 18/03/2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stab…

Fix: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 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.

2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,150
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Passenger volume50 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$13,750 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Fuel only$25,750
Per mile$0.34

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.

2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 trims & engines on record

Trims
SL550
Engines
5.5L 8-cyl

2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 vehicles on record

2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Mercedes-benz sl550. 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 free.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 get?

The 2007 Mercedes-benz sl550 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (13 city / 21 highway).

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