2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

12 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).

12Recalls
17Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 recalls

Tires May Fail Under Inflation Pressure, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 25V023Jan 17, 2025165 vehicles affected

Certain 2018 and 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet and Coupe vehicles have tires that were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure.

Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash

Recall 22V365May 20, 2022242,722 vehicles affected

A software error in the communication module's SIM card can cause a mobile network connection failure.

Rearview camera may show no image, raising crash risk

Recall 22V232Apr 8, 2022126,443 vehicles affected

The rearview camera may fail to display the rear view because of a software error.

Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location

Recall 21V058Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.

Seat Belt Warning May Not Sound or Blink When Unbuckled

Recall 20V449Jul 31, 202056 vehicles affected

Some Mercedes-Benz vehicles that previously had their instrument cluster replaced may have software that does not properly run the front seat belt warning.

Seat Belt May Not Tighten in a Crash

Recall 19V788Nov 1, 201929,720 vehicles affected

Front seat belts that are properly fastened may be wrongly detected as unbuckled.

Rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard

Recall 19V676Sep 23, 20194,765 vehicles affected

Certain wagon models have a rear spoiler that may come loose from its mounting while the vehicle is being driven.

Software Error Can Disable Automatic Emergency Braking

Recall 19V540Jul 19, 20191,957 vehicles affected

A software error in the radar sensor control unit may impair the Active Brake Assist system.

Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving, Creating a Crash Risk

Recall 18V849Nov 29, 201816 vehicles affected

Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Wagon and E63S AMG Wagon vehicles have a tailgate-mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached.

Steering May Lock in One Position, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V850Nov 29, 20186,373 vehicles affected

A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, which could cause the steering to become stuck in one position.

Seat Belt May Not Tighten in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 18V839Nov 27, 20184,969 vehicles affected

Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have a seat belt buckle that can incorrectly detect a properly fastened belt as unfastened.

Engine May Stall While Driving, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V761Oct 29, 2018119 vehicles affected

A software fault in the Central Powertrain Controller (CPC), the control unit that manages the engine, can cause it to reset while the vehicle is being driven.

Most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 problems

Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System5
Service Brakes4
Power Train4
Engine4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Steering2
Back Over Prevention2
Lane Departure1
Seats1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2026-05-31, Service Brakes
While traveling at highway speeds with adaptive cruise control safety systems engaged, the vehicle failed to detect a hazard immediately ahead in its lane. The Forward Collision Warning failed to alert the driver, and the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) failed to initiate automated emergency deceleration. Manual emergency braking was attempted by the driver in the final milliseconds, but the vehicle's braking system failed to sufficiently decelerate the vehicle, resulting in a high-energy frontal collision. Despite severe structural deformation concentrated entirely on the front fascia and crumple zones, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) completely failed and no airbags deployed. The
2026-05-15, Power Train
Backgroud: Recall #26V216 recalls classes of Mercedes vehicles for U-Joint failures. My vehicle - 2019 E460 4Matic Wagon is included in this class under the notice (Vehicle #6 [XXX] ) Issue: I took my vehicle to the dealer on Monday, 5/11 because of a hard knocking sound when I de/accelerate. Dealer inspected and noted that my Ujoint has failed. The estimate is $8100 for repairs. MB and dealer have both indicated that my VIN is not covered by the recall but have not explained why. My car is currently unsafe to drive and therefore non-operational. I have not approved repairs because of the substantial cost and resolution of whether covered by Recall warranty. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSU
2026-03-24, Electrical System
I parked the vehicle in a parking lot. I walked away and it immediately started smoking. Shortly after that, flames appeared coming from the hood. Shortly after that, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames.
2025-06-20, Engine
I was driving about 30 mph and getting on to the highway. Once I got on a beep came on from the car and every single warning light came on the car. Check engine all warnings including emergency brake collision warning the list goes on and on. I immediately got off the highway and once I got to a complete stop the car was barely accelerating. I wasn’t able to shift gears from drive I was stuck in drive. Couldn’t park the car reverse or anything. I had to turn the car off. The car didn’t turn on and then after 5 minutes it turned back on. This is 1 week after me receiving the car back for the same issue. This was the 2nd occurrence of this and when I dropped it off at the dealer they had
2025-05-02, Electrical System
The primary failure involved the electrical system and speed control, which posed a significant safety risk to myself and other drivers. The issue first presented itself when I noticed intermittent warning lights and error messages flashing on the dashboard, including indicators for the electronic stability program (ESP), steering assist, and lane tracking features. These malfunctions created erratic driving conditions, including unexpected acceleration delays and inconsistent cruise control behavior. Approximately one week before the vehicle was repossessed, I reported the issue to the dealership and requested inspection. However, I was not provided a definitive diagnosis or service record

2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 questions

Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450: Tires May Fail Under Inflation Pressure, Raising Crash Risk; Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash; Rearview camera may show no image, raising crash risk; Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location; Seat Belt Warning May Not Sound or Blink When Unbuckled. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450?

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Service Brakes (4), Power Train (4).

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