How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E have?

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E?

Of 5 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,292,258 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21V058000 2021-02-05 1,292,258 affected

Defect

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 specific vehicle model details. The…

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SEAT BELTS

Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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 the driver's seat. The fire was extinguished with nearby snow. At which time the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-04

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-06-09

“Rear drivers side seat belt/airbag combo locked in place and will not retract.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2025-05-31

“Rear drivers side seat belt/airbag combo locked in place and will not retract.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-05-31

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-06-16

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.