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

8 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (2 reports).

8Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 recalls

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.

Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard

Recall 21V197Mar 19, 202115,096 vehicles affected

The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a previous repair.

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.

Loose Pillar Covers May Prevent Side Curtain Airbag Deployment

Recall 19V584Aug 9, 20191 vehicles affected

Some pillar covers on the A, B, and C pillars may have been installed incorrectly.

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.

Steering assist may stay on with hands off the wheel

Recall 18V910Dec 19, 20186,200 vehicles affected

Some Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles may have a fault in the Hands-off-Detection system.

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.

Most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes1
Power Train1

What owners report

2026-06-17, Power Train
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 of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.
2025-09-19, Service Brakes
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 stop when I backed it out of the garage. It hit a tree behind us and the car has a rear dint! I am now fearful of driving this car. It needs major servicing or something!!! I have had it towed in to my local Mercedes-Benz dealer.
2019-11-17, Unknown Or Other
A PORTION OF THE GLASS ROOF SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MULTI LANE HIGHWAY GOING SLOWER THAN THE SPEED LIMIT SINCE IT WAS EVENING COMMUTER TIME. THE ROOF HAS THREE GLASS SECTIONS. THE FORWARD MOST SECTION OF THE GLASS ROOF IS WHAT SHATTERED.

2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 questions

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

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450: Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash; Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard; Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location; Seat Belt Warning May Not Sound or Blink When Unbuckled; Loose Pillar Covers May Prevent Side Curtain Airbag Deployment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (2), Service Brakes (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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