The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is associated with 16 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 11 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 2 reports (13% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 19 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, 3L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 3l 6-cyl, 4l 8-cyl, 4.7l 8-cyl, and 6l 12-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 26 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 64 MPGe (23 MPG on gasoline) with up to 19 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class belongs to the 6th generation (W222) S-Class platform spanning model years 2015–2020.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 16 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 11 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (2 / 13%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 16–26 MPG (19 variants • PHEV up to 64 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
16–26MPG
19 EPA certified variants (3L 6-Cyl hybrid, 3L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 3l 6-cyl, 4l 8-cyl, 4.7l 8-cyl, and 6l 12-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
16
16 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
11
11 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
CLS450 Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 24 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
CLS450 4matic Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
S560e Plug-in Hybrid 3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 58 MPGe (21 MPG) 73 MPGe (26 MPG) 64 MPGe (23 MPG) 19 mi EV (510 mi total) $3,300 / yr
S450 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
S450 4matic 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 18 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
S560 4matic 4L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
S560 4L 8-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
S560 Convertible 4L 8-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
AMG S63 4matic Coupe 4L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 27 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
AMG S63 4matic 4L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
S560 4matic Coupe 4L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
Maybach S560 4matic 4L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
GLS450 4matic 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
AMG S63 4matic Convertible 4L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
GLS550 4matic 4.7L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
AMG S65 Convertible 6L 12-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 14 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
AMG S65 Coupe 6L 12-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 13 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Maybach S650 6L 12-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 13 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
AMG S65 6L 12-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 13 MPG 22 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
2 DR 4WD —
4 DR 4WD —
Cabriolet C 4WD —
2 DR RWD —
4 DR RWD —
Cabriolet C RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Summary of 16 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
16
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Fuel System 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class problems & component breakdown (13 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #22V365000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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 specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
NHTSA Campaign #21V197000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Summary: 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 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA Campaign #21V072000 Active Recall
Affected Component: COMMUNICATION

Defect Summary: 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, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030005.
View all 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls & campaign history (11 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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