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2019 Mercedes Benz S 560 4Matic Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2019 Mercedes Benz S 560 4Matic has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Mercedes Benz S 560 4Matic. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
NHTSA #26V216000Reported April 3, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 24,092 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.
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