NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Safety Record
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its federal safety profile incomplete. No star ratings are available, nor has a Safety Index been computed for this model year. The record does indicate a light burden of recalls and owner complaints: zero open recall campaigns are on file, alongside 16 unverified owner complaints. The absence of crash-test data means no federal structural or occupant protection scores exist for this vehicle.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and is classified in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 16 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has no recall campaigns on file. Its 16 unverified owner complaints are low within the NHTSA database. Those complaints include reports of one alleged crash and one alleged fire, the categories NHTSA considers most consequential. The Seat Belts and Steering complaint clusters bear noting because both categories directly affect occupant protection in a crash scenario, even though the allegations remain unverified. No federal crash test results are available for the 2019 S-Class, nor do any tested sibling years exist to provide a structural reference point.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have any recalls?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this year's recall record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
NHTSA has received 16 unverified owner complaints for the 2019 S-Class. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown Or Other components (5 reports), Service Brakes (3), Engine (3), and Steering (3), followed by Power Train (2) and Seat Belts (2). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
16 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Before purchasing a specific 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any open recall remains unrepaired on that individual unit. Recall repairs are performed at no cost to the owner.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 model year, giving this vehicle a clean recall record within NHTSA's database at the time of this analysis.
- Of the 16 unverified owner complaints on file, Service Brakes, Steering, and Seat Belts each appear in the top complaint components, categories that carry direct occupant-protection relevance.
- One alleged crash and one alleged fire appear within the 16 unverified complaints, which are the highest-severity allegation categories NHTSA tracks, and shoppers should verify the VIN at nhtsa.gov for any updates to this record.
FAQ2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class safety questions
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 16 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.