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 or while the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle lost automotive power. However, after several seconds, the vehicle suddenly regained automotive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a routine oil change and brake service, and the contact made the dealer aware of the failure. The dealer stated that the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the dealer made the contact aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V216000 (Power Train). The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,023.
The worst 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic problems
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- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
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- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic 34
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
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic...
- Noises in the steering column area when steering
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic / 9G‑TRONIC automatic...
- During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time
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What 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The front passenger seat belt, after a hard break, it released and never retracted
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Questions about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic, close to a typical S 560 4matic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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