Model year 2019 · Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars, Midsize Station Wagons

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at 18–25 mpg combined across 13 versions. NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls and 59 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

22

EPA combined mpg

18–25

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as AMG E53, AMG E63, AMG E63S, E 300, E 450, E 450 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET, E 450 4MATIC COUPE, E 450 4MATIC WAGON, E63, E63S.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 22 safety recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, newest first.

Power train: Driveline: Universal joint

NHTSA 26V216000 Reported Apr 3, 2026
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Units affected
24,092 (estimate)
Problem
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 NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Tires

NHTSA 25V023000 Reported Jan 17, 2025
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2025010008)
Units affected
165 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 Cabriolet, E 400 Coupe, 2019 E 450 Cabriolet, and E 450 Coupe vehicles. The tires were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure and may not meet the strength requirements for the stated pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Risk
Tires inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure may have insufficient strength, allowing the tires to fail and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010008.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Wiring

NHTSA 24V445000 Reported Jun 14, 2024
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2024100002/3)
Units affected
22,422 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

NHTSA 22V733000 Reported Sep 30, 2022
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2022100009)
Units affected
19,968 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.
Risk
The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Wiring

NHTSA 22V533000 Reported Jul 22, 2022
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2022080010)
Units affected
16,977 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Risk
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 22V365000 Reported May 20, 2022
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. See Recall Schedule)
Components
Electrical system: Software; Communication: Auto crash notification
Units affected
242,722 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Display function

NHTSA 22V232000 Reported Apr 8, 2022
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2022060007)
Units affected
126,443 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V961000 Reported Dec 13, 2021
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2022030003)
Components
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail; Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Injectors
Units affected
139 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Wiring and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V217000 Reported Mar 26, 2021
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2021040013)
Components
Electrical system: Wiring; Electrical system: Starter assembly
Units affected
493 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.
Risk
Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Communication: Auto crash notification and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V072000 Reported Feb 12, 2021
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2021030005)
Components
Communication: Auto crash notification; Communication
Units affected
67 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.
Risk
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030005.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V058000 Reported Feb 5, 2021
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2021020025)
Components
Electrical system: Software; Communication: Auto crash notification
Units affected
1,292,258 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats

NHTSA 20V673000 Reported Oct 30, 2020
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2020110013)
Units affected
1,337 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350 and E450, 2019-2021 AMG E53 and 2020-2021 AMG E63 vehicles. The front passenger seat may be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stop, allowing the seat to move outside of the acceptable range in relation to the air bag.
Risk
If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the mechanical seat adjustment range limitation for the front passenger seat and install it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-368-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110013.

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Electrical system: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 20V449000 Reported Jul 31, 2020
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2020080015)
Components
Electrical system: Software; Seat belts: Front: Warning light/devices
Units affected
56 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a solid warning light if either the driver or passenger seat belt is unfastened, instead of a blinking light with an audible tone.
Risk
Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080015.

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Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger

NHTSA 20V048000 Reported Jan 27, 2020
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2020020023)
Units affected
2,518 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.
Risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.

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Air bags: Frontal

NHTSA 19V868000 Reported Dec 6, 2019
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2020030001/2)
Units affected
99 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, and E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The incorrect driver air bag and software version may have been installed.
Risk
Incorrect driver air bag and software version can cause the restraint systems to not function as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag and update the air bag software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030001/2.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts

NHTSA 19V788000 Reported Nov 1, 2019
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2020020017)
Units affected
29,720 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.
Risk
The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Structure: Body

NHTSA 19V676000 Reported Sep 23, 2019
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2019090008)
Units affected
4,765 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E450 4MATIC Wagon, 2017-2018 E400 4MATIC Wagon, and 2018-2019 E63S 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The rear spoiler may detach.
Risk
If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-849. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090008.

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Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Radar

NHTSA 19V540000 Reported Jul 19, 2019
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2019080008)
Units affected
1,957 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E300, E300 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 Wagon 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, E53 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG Wagon 4MATIC, S450, S450 4MATIC, S560 Cabrio, S560 Coupe 4MATIC, S560, S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Maybach, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG 4MATIC, S65 AMG Cabrio, S65 AMG, and AMG GT53 Coupe 4MATIC vehicles, and 2020 GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLE350 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package. A software error in the…
Risk
An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080008.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Structure: Body

NHTSA 18V849000 Reported Nov 29, 2018
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2018120002)
Units affected
16 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic Wagon and E63S AMG Wagon vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tailgate mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and therefore could detach while driving.
Risk
If the tailgate mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120002.

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Steering: Rack and pinion: Rack

NHTSA 18V850000 Reported Nov 29, 2018
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2019080012)
Units affected
6,373 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.
Risk
A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts

NHTSA 18V839000 Reported Nov 27, 2018
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2019020012)
Units affected
4,969 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG Coupe, E450 Coupe, E53 AMG Cabriolet, S450, S560, E450 Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG Coupe, S450 4Matic, S560 4Matic, S63 AMG and S65 AMG vehicles and Mercedes-Mayback S650 and S560 4 Matic vehicles. A correctly fastened seatbelt may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, preventing the seat belt pre-tensioners from activating in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020012.

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Electrical system: Software

NHTSA 18V761000 Reported Oct 29, 2018
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2019030012)
Units affected
119 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030012.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
AMG E53 4matic Plus3.0L 6-cyl hybridAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium21/28/24 mpg$3,400370
AMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible3.0L 6-cyl hybridAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium20/26/23 mpg$3,550394
AMG E53 4matic Plus Coupe3.0L 6-cyl hybridAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium21/28/23 mpg$3,550381
AMG E63 S 4matic4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium15/23/18 mpg$4,550509
AMG E63 S 4matic (wagon)4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg$4,350480
E3002.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/30/25 mpg$3,300357
E300 4matic2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400367
E450 4matic3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium20/28/23 mpg$3,550392
E450 4matic (station wagon)3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/22 mpg$3,750408
E450 4matic Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/22 mpg$3,750408
E450 4matic Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/22 mpg$3,750409
E450 Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/27/23 mpg$3,550393
E450 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/28/23 mpg$3,550388

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet C 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SW 4WD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SW RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class owner complaints

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, most recently on Sep 28, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system11
Unknown or other10
Engine9
Seat belts9
Power train8
Service brakes4
Air bags3
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Fuel/propulsion system3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mercedes-Benz E-Class model years

Mercedes-Benz E-Class by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 E-Class25–28 mpg———
2026 E-Class22–28 mpg16—
2025 E-Class23–28 mpg310—
2024 E-Class25–27 mpg512—
2023 E-Class19–26 mpg5245/5
2022 E-Class22–26 mpg8235/5
2021 E-Class18–26 mpg19255/5
2020 E-Class18–26 mpg16245/5
2018 E-Class18–25 mpg19715/5
2017 E-Class20–25 mpg201675/5
2016 E-Class18–23 mpg9894/5
2015 E-Class18–25 mpg10574/5

All Mercedes-Benz E-Class years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Mercedes-Benz models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA, EPA and DOE do not endorse OpenVIN. Vehicle names identify vehicles only; OpenVIN is not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz.