This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sl550.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a power steering defect where the control unit can lose its electrical connection and cause sudden loss of steering assist, making the car significantly harder to steer.
The front passenger airbag carries two separate concerns. In certain vehicles, an assembly error means the airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash, leaving the front passenger without intended protection. A separate software issue affecting the airbag control system can also cause airbags to fail to deploy as intended, again raising the risk of injury in a collision. On the communications side, a software fault in the automatic emergency call system can cause it to report an incorrect date, time, and vehicle location when a crash triggers an emergency call, which may send first responders to the wrong place and delay their arrival.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Control unit software may be incorrect, potentially preventing airbags from deploying properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the control unit software at no cost to restore proper airbag deployment function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering control unit may have defective solder connections that could cause the power steering system to stop working while you're driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly due to an assembly error.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag at no cost to the owner.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
