The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and made an abnormal clunking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had received the recall notification letter of the federal safety agency Campaign Number 26V216000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed the parts were backordered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
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Power train: driveline: universal joint
- What is wrong
- 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 universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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 available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning April 10, 2026.
Recall number 26V216000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic Coupe 38
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty for the...
- Visibility/wiper
- Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic...
- Slight creaking noises when steering
- Noises in the steering column area when steering
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Red coolant warning in instrument cluster
- Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected
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Questions about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic Coupe
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic Coupe reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic Coupe, close to a typical E 450 4matic Coupe model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic Coupe?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic Coupe have?
1 recall, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic Coupe transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 26V216000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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