RECALLS — MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS
Mercedes-Benz SLK Class recalls
Mercedes-Benz SLK Class model years 2012–2017 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
07- Brakes#2017248
356 units affected
Certain vehicles may have incorrect Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software installed. In the event a driver assist system (e.g. adaptive cruise control) initiates automatic braking and aborts again during the early stage of brake pressure increase, a low residual pressure could remain in the hydraulic brake system. As a result, the braking system could continue applying minimal pressure with the brake pad contacting the rotor, and may heat up when driving is continued. Constant brake pad application over longer periods of driving could lead to the brake fluid heating in the brake caliper, resulting in higher pressure in the brake system. This could reduce brake performance, and increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the software for the ESP.
- Lights And Instruments#2016303
1 units affected
A certain vehicle may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The basic setting of the low beam headlamps may deviate from the tolerance range that is required by the standard. Headlight performance could be reduced, potentially increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the basic setting of headlamps, and correct if necessary.
- Steering#2016233
15 units affected
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rear tie rod lock nuts. This could cause the rear tie rods to become loose resulting in a change in the alignment, affecting steering control and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the defective rear tie rod lock nuts.
- Electrical#2016156
2 units affected
On certain vehicles, the backup power supply feed for the ignition switch may have been incorrectly connected at the time of production. In the event of a loss of main battery power and an engine stop with the transmission out of park and the electric parking brake not applied, without the backup power supply the transmission would not be able to shift to Park ( P ). This could result in the vehicle being inoperable without any way of keeping it stationary other than applying the brakes which, under certain circumstances, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will adapt the wiring harness and update the Software Calibration Number ( SCN ) coding.
- Airbag#2014270
82 units affected
On certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag diffusor may not have been properly secured to the diffusor frame at time of assembly. This could affect airbag deployment, and potentially increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the front passenger airbag.
- Airbag#2013191
6 units affected
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat Occupant Classification System may malfunction and could misinterpret a small stature person as a child seat, thereby deactivating the passenger frontal airbag and illuminating the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" warning light. This could result in the airbag not deploying when warranted in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Note: Within 50 meters of driving distance, the occupant classification system would automatically re-evaluate the occupant classification and correct the issue. Correction: Dealers will verify the proper operation of the Occupant Classification System, and affect repairs if necessary.
- Airbag#2013190
10 units affected
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat Occupant Classification System may malfunction and could misinterpret a child seat as a small stature person, thereby not deactivating the passenger frontal airbag and not illuminating the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" warning light. This could result in an unwarranted airbag deployment in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to a child located in the passenger seating position. Note: Within 50 meters of driving distance, the occupant classification system would automatically reevaluate the occupant classification and correct the issue. Correction: Dealers will verify the proper operation of the Occupant Classification System, and affect repairs if necessary.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada