MYRModel Year Report

2014 Mercedes-Benz S550

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2014 Mercedes-Benz S550
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:32.444Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 24 complaints 2014 24 2015: 41 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 16 complaints 2017
2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 24 complaints 2014 24 2015: 41 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 16 complaints 2017
2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 24 complaints 2014 24 2015: 41 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 16 complaints 2017

2014: 24 complaints

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YearComplaints
201016
20119
20125
20137
201424
201541
201615
201716

Known problem areas

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

3 of 24 total reports mention: steering.

Service brakes

3 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility/wiper

2 of 24 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate the roadway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-09

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Seat belts

2 of 24 total reports mention: seat belts.

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Rearvpassenger seat just stopped working. Won't retract.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-23

Power train

2 of 24 total reports mention: power train.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2013-12-20Seat belts13V576000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S550 vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, through October 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the front seat belt anchor…

    Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the front seat belt anchor fitting, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact…

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    2017-10-13Steering16V899000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2019-12-23Communication19V787000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2021-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-10-14 Front Roof Panel Detachment
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    2021-09-03Structure21V197000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020...

    Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge.

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    2024-03-22Structure23V854000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V576000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 16V899000 · Steering
  • Recall 19V787000 · Communication
  • Recall 21V197000 · Structure
  • Recall 23V854000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.