Model year
2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name S-Class for 2019. Under the matched names AMG S63, AMG S65, S 450, S 450 4MATIC, S560, S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC COUPE, and S 560 E, NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 17 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for S560 are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), STEERING (2), ENGINE (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–23 mpg combined and 53 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 81 complaints
- 2001 36 complaints
- 2002 48 complaints
- 2003 28 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 2 complaints
- 2006 32 complaints
- 2007 66 complaints
- 2008 24 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 19 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 25 complaints
- 2015 51 complaints
- 2016 29 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 26 complaints
- 2019 17 complaints
- 2020 9 complaints
- 2021 35 complaints
- 2022 46 complaints
- 2023 10 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2019. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG S63 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| AMG S65 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| S 450 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| S 450 4MATIC | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| S560 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| S 560 4MATIC | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| S 560 4MATIC COUPE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| S 560 E | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Recalls for S560
22V365000 · May 20, 2022
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…
21V197000 · Mar 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43…
21V072000 · Feb 12, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550,…
21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for…
20V449000 · Jul 31, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced…
20V173000 · Mar 20, 2020
ENGINE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines. Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.
19V821000 · Nov 15, 2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the…
19V540000 · Jul 19, 2019
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG,…
18V910000 · Dec 19, 2018
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST; LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist…
18V839000 · Nov 27, 2018
SEAT BELTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG Coupe, E450 Coupe, E53 AMG Cabriolet, S450, S560, E450 Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG Coupe,…
Complaints for S560
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for S560
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21001 | Front Roof Panel Detachment · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | Jan 8, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Cabriolet C 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Cabriolet C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560e 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S450 · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| S450 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| S560 Convertible · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| AMG S63 4matic Convertible · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| AMG S63 4matic Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| AMG S63 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| S560 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Maybach S560 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| S560 · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| S560 4matic Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| AMG S65 Convertible · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| AMG S65 Coupe · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
3 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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