CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (2 reports).
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 recalls
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some control units in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software.
Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked
A steering control unit in these vehicles may have improperly soldered contacts that can lose connection.
Most common 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The whole dashboard leather has come apart. The seam around the vent is peeling up, the top part is looking really bad. The top part of the instrumental console, the leather cloth has fell and you cannot see the face of the panel. This car should not be falling apart like that. The color is great, just coming aprt from the seams.
REAR WHEELS CRACKED AND NEEDED REPLACING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. ONLY DROVE THE VEHICLE 4,500 MILES WHEN I WAS TOLD AT INSPECTION THAT BOTH REAR WHEELS NEED REPLACING DUE TO CRACKS. THE INSPECTION BEFORE THIS LATEST INSPECTION, ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED. THESE WHEELS ARE DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE RIM WAS PREMATURELY FRACTURED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIM AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM, SHOWING THE PRESENCE OF A CRACK. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR KEPT RANDOMLY FLASHING AS THE TIRE PRESSURE LOWERED. THE DEALER ASKED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER WAS TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ SL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY SINCE THE DEALER CONTACTED HIM TO ADVISE NOT TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT OCCUPIED UNTIL THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V386000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 questions
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL 550: Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL 550?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (2), Air Bags (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.