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2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Universal joint (power train)

    NHTSA 26V216000 Reported 24,092 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,023 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-560 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while the brake pedal was depressed”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2026 · Power train

“The front passenger seat belt, after a hard break, it released and never retracted”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2026 · Seat belts

Compare Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC14
2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC12
2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC11

Checking a specific 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC

How do I know if my 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V216000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.