AutoUtility currently tracks 16 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Brakes & Traction Control issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 3 complaints (18.8% of submitted records). Among these NHTSA complaint records, 1 filing cites a crash, 1 cites a fire. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class belongs to the 6th Generation (W222) platform.
Factual proportion of owner complaints categorized by automotive subsystem in NHTSA records
3 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
3 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
2 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
2 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
"The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S450. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 26V216000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount..."
"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..."
"The car is out of control! It first began a couple of weeks ago when (1) the side view mirrors no longer closed automatically 2) Next, while I was driving, the car yesterday, the seat belt suddenly tightened as the car prepared for a sudden impact (which there was none).3) Today, the car refused to..."
"Rear drivers side seat belt/airbag combo locked in place and will not retract."
"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..."
Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2015–2026)
| Model Year | NHTSA Complaints | Crash Reports | Safety Recalls | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 51 | 6 | 5 | View 2015 Problems → |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 29 | 0 | 6 | View 2016 Problems → |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 22 | 0 | 10 | View 2017 Problems → |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 29 | 2 | 12 | View 2018 Problems → |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Current Page | 16 | 1 | 11 | Current |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 7 | 0 | 0 | View 2020 Problems → |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 34 | 2 | 16 | View 2021 Problems → |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 46 | 0 | 9 | View 2022 Problems → |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 12 | 1 | 5 | View 2023 Problems → |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 6 | 0 | 2 | View 2024 Problems → |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2025 Problems → |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2026 Problems → |
Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 13 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications
| Vehicle Component / System | Total Complaints | Crash Reports | Fire Reports | Injury Entries | Fatality Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine NHTSA category: ENGINE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes NHTSA category: SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / Uncategorized NHTSA category: UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System NHTSA category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System NHTSA category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain NHTSA category: POWER TRAIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering NHTSA category: STEERING | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cross-reference safety recalls, crash test safety ratings, and EPA fuel economy for this model year
Key performance indicators, EPA fuel economy specs, powertrain variants, and summary ratings.
Official recall campaigns, safety defect descriptions, and manufacturer free remedy instructions.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test results, driver assistance systems, and rollover resistance ratings.
EPA fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual energy cost benchmarks.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
In official NHTSA consumer records, the most frequently cited issue area for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is Brakes & Traction Control, appearing in 3 records (18.8% of submitted filings).
Secondary reported categories include Steering System (3) and Powertrain & Transmission (2).
AutoUtility does not issue subjective reliability scores or commercial ratings. In official United States government records, NHTSA tracks 16 consumer defect complaints and 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Reviewing documented component complaint distributions, recall remedy notices, and active federal investigations provides an objective, evidence-based view of the vehicle's historical safety and defect record.
Among consumer complaint records on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, 1 filing cites a crash, 1 cite smoke or fire, and 0 report one or more injuries.
Incident entries represent consumer descriptions at the time of submission to federal authorities and do not establish mechanical causation or legal liability.
The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database under 49 CFR Part 576.
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