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2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 4owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 14%fail the UK MOT
4 complaints, against an average of 8 for the other 4 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class model years.
Every Mercedes-Benz SL-Class model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
The components named most often in the 4 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAThe refrigerant in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements
Risk: The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements
Fix: The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.
EU Safety GateFaulty configurations of the control units (traction systems, signal recording triggering modules, engine control units and headlights)…Faulty configurations of the control units (traction systems, signal recording triggering modules, engine control units and headlights) could cause one or more control units to malfunction, which could increase the risk of an accident. The exhaust emissions exceed the legal limits, posing a risk to the environment.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe power-assisted steering control units may have been fitted with defectively welded contacts.As a result, a permanent electrical connection between the contacts cannot be guaranteed, which could lead to loss of support to the power-assisted steering and thus an increased risk of accidents.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe passenger front airbag module was not fitted properly and parts of it may come loose in the event that it is deployed.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2014, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class owners report?
4 of the 4 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The whole dashboard leather has come apart. The seam around the vent is peeling up, the top part is looking really bad. The top part of the instrumental console, the leather cloth has fell and you cannot see the face of the panel. This car should not be falling apart like that. The color is great, just coming aprt from the seams.
REAR WHEELS CRACKED AND NEEDED REPLACING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. ONLY DROVE THE VEHICLE 4,500 MILES WHEN I WAS TOLD AT INSPECTION THAT BOTH REAR WHEELS NEED REPLACING DUE TO CRACKS. THE INSPECTION BEFORE THIS LATEST INSPECTION, ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED. THESE WHEELS ARE DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE RIM WAS PREMATURELY FRACTURED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIM AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM, SHOWING THE PRESENCE OF A CRACK. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR KEPT RANDOMLY FLASHING AS THE TIRE PRESSURE LOWERED. THE DEALER ASKED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER WAS TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ SL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY SINCE THE DEALER CONTACTED HIM TO ADVISE NOT TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT OCCUPIED UNTIL THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V386000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class; the most common categories were wheels (2, 50%), air bags (1, 25%), structure (1, 25%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Across 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are wheels (50% of complaints), air bags (25% of complaints), structure (25% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own SL-Class
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2014 only.