2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class over 8 years — 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most S-Class years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 16), then Service brakes (3) and Steering (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.
The 2018 S-Class has 29 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2020 has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (16 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S450. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 26V216000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560. The contact stated that while parking their vehicle, a burning-leather odor entered the cabin, and they noticed smoke in the cabin. The contact noticed a small fire beneath…"
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"The car is out of control! It first began a couple of weeks ago when (1) the side view mirrors no longer closed automatically 2) Next, while I was driving, the car yesterday, the seat belt suddenly tightened as the car…"
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"Rear drivers side seat belt/airbag combo locked in place and will not retract."
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"The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic,…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet C 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-449 covers certain 2017-2019 S-Class vehicles (with C-Class, E-Class, and related coupe/convertible/CLS models) where an unfastened front seat belt may trigger only a steady warning lamp instead of the intended blinking lamp and audible tone. Dealers update instrument-cluster software. NHTSA complaints on 2015 S-Class filings most often name seat belts, structure, and the electrical system.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class over 8 years — 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most S-Class years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 16), then Service brakes (3) and Steering (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 S-Class has 29 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2020 has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class with NHTSA.
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz S-Class take?
W222 S 550 lists 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40 (~8.5 qt); W223 S 500 lists 0W-40 or 5W-40 (~7.7 qt). Verify the MB approval sheet on the oil container.
What does recall 21V-843 cover on the S-Class?
Certain 2021-2022 S 580 and Maybach S 580 vehicles (9,120 units across those nameplates) where engine wiring may be incorrect—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
Which S-Class generations does this site track?
W222 (2012-2020) and W223 (2021-on).