2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
0
Injuries
62.5
Severity index
Severity index 62.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 31.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 18.8% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 18.8% |
| STEERING | 3 | 18.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 12.5% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 12.5% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 2 | 12.5% |
| GASOLINE | 2 | 12.5% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 5 of 16 complaints (31.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.