2019 Mercedes-Benz S-class: common problems and reliability

One of the weaker S-class years.

43 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2019 S-class?

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-class has 43 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and steering.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

43
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-class vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other S-class years only. How we score it

Is 2019 a good year for the S-class?

Across the 24 S-class model years we track, complaint volume runs from 13 (2009) to 133 (2002). With 43 complaints, the 2019 S-class sits above the model's median of 34.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
9
steering
8
seat belts
7
power train
6
service brakes
6

Recalls affecting the 2019 S-class

power train:driveline:universal joint

Campaign 26V216000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

What owners say across generations

\nSentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and model year.

Owner insights cover all generations of the S-class. See the full S-class owner picture and every model year.

Other S-class model years

Compare every S-class year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.

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