Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 SL550 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #LI46-35P059241

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056472

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. Read More »

    • TSB #LI46.15-P-057157

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167001

      Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment is nonfunctional. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #LI42.10-P-054801

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166995

      Squeaking noises from the front axle when braking Read More »

    • TSB #LI42.10-P-058535

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166997

      The noise comes from the front axle. Vehicles without code B07 (AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system) Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SC-2019040001

      Date Announced:
      APR 11, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160738

      Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software Read More »

    • TSB #LI07-04-P061777

      Date Announced:
      JUL 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058563

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS FAULT TO EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE SENSOR CAUSING ENGINE TO BE IN LIMP HOME MODE AND DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP ACTIVATED. MODEL 176, 246, 204, 212, 166, 207, 218, 221, 251. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #ELW - M278 Cat

      Date Announced:
      JUL 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240203

      This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on May 11, 2023, and clarifies replacement part information. In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-M278Catalyst

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237240

      This extended warranty applies to the following condition that may necessitate the repair or replacement of the catalytic converter system and is related to: a?? A check engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (a??MILa??) may illuminate due to ... Read More »

    • TSB #CL-ELWExhaustVal

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233794

      Why the warranty extension? On certain Model Year 2011-2016 CL/CLS/S/E/ML/SL/G/GL/GLE-Class vehicles with V8 engines, the exhaust valve assembly might not work properly and result in an engine misfire and potential illumination of the ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-ExhaustValve

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233778

      In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (a??MBUSAa??) is extending the warranty coverage on the exhaust valve system in ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI05.10-P-056435

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167488

      Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #LI07-04-P061777

      Date Announced:
      JUL 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058563

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS FAULT TO EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE SENSOR CAUSING ENGINE TO BE IN LIMP HOME MODE AND DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP ACTIVATED. MODEL 176, 246, 204, 212, 166, 207, 218, 221, 251. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SC-2015050004

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058537

      MERCEDES: RADIATOR FAN CONTROL UNIT HAS A FAILURE OF ELECTROLYTE CAPACITOR CAUSING AIR CONDITION TO MALFUNCTION. MODEL 2014-15 222 (S-CLASS). *PE Read More »

    • TSB #LI09-10P059184

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056544

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): IN THE AREA OF RADIATOR SHROUD, THE RIGHT AIR INTAKE IS LOOSE AND THIS CAUSES ENGINE TO NOT HAVE ANY OUTPUT. MODEL 222.177, 178. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #ELW - M278 Cat

      Date Announced:
      JUL 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240203

      This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on May 11, 2023, and clarifies replacement part information. In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #ELW-M278Catalyst

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237240

      This extended warranty applies to the following condition that may necessitate the repair or replacement of the catalytic converter system and is related to: a?? A check engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (a??MILa??) may illuminate due to ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #LI01.30-P-058630

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167487

      Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #LI35 30-P-058566

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164811

      Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.15-P-057373

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167510

      The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.20-P-055758

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167546

      FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.50-P-056467

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167547

      Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #2014090006

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057109

      MERCEDES BENZ: SLS CLASS MODEL YEAR 2014: MANUFACTURER OF MERCEDES BENZ HAS DETERMINED THE SPACING OF THE POWER STEERING LINES MAY BECOME DAMAGED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-076799

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241790

      The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). Read More »

    • TSB #LI68.05-P-060306

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207198

      Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. Read More »

    • TSB #LI01.30-P-058630

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167487

      Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.15-P-057373

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167510

      The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Read More »

    • TSB #P-SC-2014020002

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167037

      This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that additional washer fluid reservoir wire harness insulation is required at the cable grommet. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SC- 2013090008

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167040

      This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. Read More »

    • TSB #LI8285P055695

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205237

      The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #LI46-35P059241

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056472

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #Launch NCU - 202

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187793

      Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC-2019040001

      Date Announced:
      APR 11, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160738

      Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software Read More »

    • TSB #LI8270P056963

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205234

      Software update of COMAND Online control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI8270P055572

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205233

      Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-RearSubframe

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233780

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-RearSubframe

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232321

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to ... Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #LI91.18-P-077075

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248162

      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. Read More »

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #LI30-30P059421

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056518

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): FOLLOWING MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRE-SAFE FUNCTIONS RESTRICTED WHEN THE MALFUNCTIONING OR NO WARNING, FOR OBVIOUS REASONS (VISUAL & ACOUSTIC) OF COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST. MODEL 212, 222, 156, 117. Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

    • TSB #LI72-40P059215

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056521

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): DUE TO AN ERROR IN SOFTWARE DOOR CONTROL UNIT, THE ACTIVE BLIND SPORT ASSIST INTERMITTENLY IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 204.2,3,9, 212, 207. *PE Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #LI82.20-P-073063

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208744

      Complaint The touchpad dimming function does not work and the search lighting is either at maximum brightness or fully off (dependent upon dimming signal). Read More »

    COMMUNICATION

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-071453

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179966

      Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-076799

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241790

      The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). Read More »

    • TSB #NCU - HVAC Warra

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176670

      To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew ... Read More »

    • TSB #GI88.40-P-057430

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166976

      Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual" Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #LI82.70-P-060004

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135628

      iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8 Read More »

    • TSB #C1A140101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166975

      This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI8295P054406

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205248

      "SOS mbrace service not activated". Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #Launch NCU - 202

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187793

      Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-071453

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179966

      Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #CL-ELWSubframe

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233796

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-RearSubframe

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233780

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #SC-2015050004

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058537

      MERCEDES: RADIATOR FAN CONTROL UNIT HAS A FAILURE OF ELECTROLYTE CAPACITOR CAUSING AIR CONDITION TO MALFUNCTION. MODEL 2014-15 222 (S-CLASS). *PE Read More »