repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 29, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Air bags
3Service brakes
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility/wiper
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Engine
1Steering
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Body: hood
Risk. If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other E550 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E550 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear brake line failureNo recall
In owners' words
What E550 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Both driver and front passenger headrest airbags have deployed for no cause. This is is the second time this has occurred on both sides. No collision occurred in both incidents. First time it occurred under warranty and Mercedes fixed the issue. This time it occurred again and the car is not in…
MERCEDES HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIRBAG SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2019 MAKING DIFFERENT EXCUSES WHY THEY CAN'T REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT IF ACCIDENT CAN BE LIFE THREATENING.
TL* TAKATA RECALL- THE CONTACT OWNS A2014 MERCEDES BENZ E550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V01000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER MERCEDES BENZ OF NORTHLAKE (10725 NORTHLAKE AUTO PLAZA BLVD, CHARLOTTE NC) AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT…
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