2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 EProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-058 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20
Air bags10
Electrical system11
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other S 560 E year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S 560 E median. How we score

'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S 560 E owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the…
Complaint 11665748 · Jun 9, 2025 · 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 E. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Get B Service Done In 19 days" was displayed two weeks after an oil change was performed on the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for…
Complaint 11662395 · May 21, 2025 · 36,000 miles

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