2014 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Severe
6

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Seat Belts
Oct 2025

We almost got into crash the other day, our 8-year-old kid got our attention that rear seatbelt got very loose and did NOT retract back at all. he alm...

Engine
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz S550. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the brake pads were corrode...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2024

Bumper minor collision

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2024

Unknown

Seat Belts
Oct 2023

Rearvpassenger seat just stopped working. Won't retract.

Suspension
Dec 2022

The vehicle dropped at front axle areas on both sides. The next message stated "Vehicle to Low". Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. C...

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2021

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -Steering :Electrical Power Assist , Drive Shaft

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
Jan 2021

Pre safe disabled then Blind spot disabled then cruise control disabled this occurs in heavy rain had the dealer check it told they could not duplicat...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2020

AT APPROXIMATELY 0030 FRIDAY AUGUST 07, I WAS TRAVELLING 65 MPH NORTH BOUND ON THE CA215/60 FREEWAY, THERE WAS LITTLE TRAFFIC. I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LI...

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Summary

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 25 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 4 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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