2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 Technical Service Bulletins

139 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10056939Sep 1, 2014Electrical system. Mercedes: model years 2014-2015 may experience issues with the 360 camera control software which may cause complications during night time usage.
• 10056518Jul 14, 2014Forward collision avoidance. 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.
• 10165854Jul 12, 2014Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control button (S62/26) fails. - The ACTUAL value* of the trunk lid lock main catch switch (A85/5s1) indicates "closed" although the trunk lid is open.
• 10166075Jul 8, 2014Electrical system. The animation in individual vehicle settings such as, e.g. mirror folding function or seat belt adjustment is missing. Note: The functions of these vehicle settings are not affected.
• 10165853Jul 3, 2014Electrical system. When on rough roads and with side loads applied to the center console (leg support) cracking noise may occur in the transition between the instrument panel and the center console.
• 10056472Jun 20, 2014Electrical system, Steering. 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. Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246.
• 10056521Jun 17, 2014Lane departure. 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.
• 10056070Jun 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Electrical system. Mercedes: information regarding update to engine and transmission control module software for shift quality during coast down shifting. Model 2014 222 amg.
• 10056058Jun 1, 2014Electrical system. Mercedes: the current production configuration and comand control module system fails to correspond and the software for comand control module needs updating. Model 2015 s class.
• 10167087Apr 9, 2014Equipment. Media Interface: Apple iPod6, Generation classic 160GB issue
• 10062323Apr 9, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10167086Apr 7, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. COMAND Online: System changes by itself from radio to USB or CD/DVD
• 10062322Apr 7, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10167490Mar 24, 2014Electrical system. Engine diagnosis warning lamp (check engine light - CEL) lights up in instrument cluster. Fault codes relating to combustion misfiring are logged in the fault memory of the engine control unit. In rare cases the engine may be in a limp-home mode. Otherwise there are no other engine performance issues.
• 10167503Mar 21, 2014Brakes. Squeaking noises from the service brake when braking. The complaint occurs primarily at low speeds when the operating temperature of the brakes is low.
• 10167488Mar 21, 2014Engine cooling. Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
• 10167487Mar 21, 2014Fuel system, Electrical system. 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. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-pressure pump housing.
• 10167500Mar 20, 2014Suspension. Thumping/rattling/clattering noises from area of rear axle. Primarily, and sometimes only, heard by rear-seat passengers.
• 10167499Mar 17, 2014Suspension. The vehicle drops at the front axle on one or both sides by more than 2 cm overnight.
• 10167528Mar 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The outside mirror jolts when retracting/extending and makes a grinding noise.
• 10167523Mar 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear door quarter window roller blind fails to extend.
• 10167522Mar 4, 2014Body and structure. Gap between cap and outside door handle is wedge shaped on driver door
• 10167520Mar 4, 2014Body and structure. Wind noises at the front door above 70 MPH.
• 10167524Feb 27, 2014Equipment. Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start
• 10166996Feb 25, 2014Suspension. Squeaking noises from the front axle when braking
• 10167000Feb 18, 2014Steering. Surface damage on steering wheel trim
• 10167011Feb 14, 2014Electrical system. The side markers light up continuously.
• 10167030Feb 12, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. When selecting the "System Menu" in COMAND control unit (A40/3), there is no selection to turn on the SPLITVIEW feauture.
• 10166975Feb 11, 2014Equipment. 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 Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable to perform the i-button call, the mbrace agent instructed the customer to make an appointment with…
• 10167010Feb 10, 2014Electrical system. Display message in instrument cluster "Additional Battery - Service Required"
• 10166976Feb 3, 2014Equipment. Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
• 10166992Jan 31, 2014Suspension. The vehicle drops at the front axle on one or both sides by more than 2 cm overnight.
• 10166991Jan 31, 2014Suspension. Creaking noises from the area of the air suspension strut on the front axle when driving over bumps with the steering turned. Topic only reported from outer wheel until now.
• 10056088Jan 6, 2014Equipment. Xentry (mercedes): control units installed, under driver/front passenger seat, has water entering tray, caused by condensation hose of a/c housing being either dislocated, pinched, crushed or leaking. Model all.
• 10205263Aug 13, 2013Electrical system. Trunk lid closes too quickly.
• 10205233Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
• 10167546Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. 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. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to…
• 10167558Jul 23, 2013Electrical system. Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
• 10167550Jul 18, 2013Steering. Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).

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