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Mercedes-Benz S560Model year report

2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,650miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl FWD · 17 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering (2) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,650 miles. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 62 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the steering assist and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “From day one delivery, car technology didn't work. A couple of months, more problems began: odd security warnings - car wouldn't let me put into park, nor neutral, nor reverse. This occurred 3 times, setting still, in 3 rural locations. Instead the shifter operated the central navigation map directions! Two dealers couldn't fix. Investigation into history, the car had undisclosed damage to the steering column shifter. Parts were replaced before being titled to me. Mercedes refused to assist. At my expense I had car towed to the dealer who worked on the column shifter replacement. …”

NHTSA complaint #11398700, filed 2021-03, 2,300 miles

Steering: “The steering shifter would not change the car into park nor new ram, from drive. Aff'l, the shifter instead began operating the navigation map cursor. The vehicle was stationary each of the 3 times it happened in one day.”

NHTSA complaint #11405136, filed 2021-03, 1,425 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk upon depression of the accelerator pedal as the battery auxiliary warning message would appear on instrument panel. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to a dealer where they stated that water in the fuel tank had caused the failure; the fuel was drained and replaced with the gasoline at the dealer. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11428409, filed 2021-08, 15,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,300 and 9,000 miles.

75%0–1025%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,650 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202142022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S560 FWD4.0L 8-cyl9-speed automatic172721$3,900
S560 Convertible FWD4.0L 8-cyl9-speed automatic172620$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 62 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 62 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz S560

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201955,65010—21—Not enough data
20181320,00010—21—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz S560 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 (S560, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 17 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,650 miles and the middle half falls between 2,300 and 9,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.