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Model year 2019 · Mercedes-Benz

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 22 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most recent was reported on April 3, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 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.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V216000April 3, 2026Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint
25V023000January 17, 2025Tires
24V445000June 14, 2024Electrical System › Wiring
22V733000September 30, 2022Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
22V533000July 22, 2022Electrical System › Wiring
22V365000May 20, 2022Communication › Auto Crash Notification
22V232000April 8, 2022Back Over Prevention › Display Function
21V961000December 13, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
21V217000March 26, 2021Electrical System › Starter Assembly
21V072000February 12, 2021Communication
21V058000February 5, 2021Communication › Auto Crash Notification
20V673000October 30, 2020Seats
20V449000July 31, 2020Electrical System › Software
20V048000January 27, 2020Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
19V868000December 6, 2019Air Bags › Frontal
19V788000November 1, 2019Seat Belts
19V676000September 23, 2019Structure › Body
19V540000July 19, 2019Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Radar
18V850000November 29, 2018Steering › Rack And Pinion › Rack
18V849000November 29, 2018Structure › Body
18V839000November 27, 2018Seat Belts
18V761000October 29, 2018Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (8) · Communication (3) · Seat Belts (3) · Structure (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1) · Steering (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V216000

Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint

Report received by NHTSA
April 3, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,092 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 450 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET, E 450 4MATIC COUPE, E 450 4MATIC WAGON

Defect summary

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 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V216000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V023000Manufacturer no. 2025010008

Tires

Report received by NHTSA
January 17, 2025
Owner notification
March 7, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
165 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 450

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V023000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V445000Manufacturer no. 2024100002/3

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
June 14, 2024
Owner notification
November 15, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22,422 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V445000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V733000Manufacturer no. 2022100009

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
September 30, 2022
Owner notification
January 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V733000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V533000Manufacturer no. 2022080010

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
July 22, 2022
Owner notification
October 14, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
16,977 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V533000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V365000Manufacturer no. See Recall Schedule

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
May 20, 2022
Owner notification
July 8, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
242,722 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, AMG E63, E 300, E 450

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V365000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V232000Manufacturer no. 2022060007

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
April 8, 2022
Owner notification
July 15, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
126,443 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, E 300, E 450

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V232000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V961000Manufacturer no. 2022030003

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA
December 13, 2021
Owner notification
April 22, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
139 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 300

Components: Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail; Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V961000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V217000Manufacturer no. 2021040013

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
March 26, 2021
Owner notification
May 18, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
493 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63S

Components: Electrical System › Starter Assembly; Electrical System › Wiring

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V217000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V072000Manufacturer no. 2021030005

Communication

Report received by NHTSA
February 12, 2021
Owner notification
March 31, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
67 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 300

Components: Communication; Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V072000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V058000Manufacturer no. 2021020025

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
February 5, 2021
Owner notification
March 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,292,258 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, AMG E63, E 300, E 450

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V058000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V673000Manufacturer no. 2020110013

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
October 30, 2020
Owner notification
December 18, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,337 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V673000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V449000Manufacturer no. 2020080015

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
July 31, 2020
Owner notification
September 8, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
56 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 300, E 450

Components: Electrical System › Software; Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V449000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V048000Manufacturer no. 2020020023

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

Report received by NHTSA
January 27, 2020
Owner notification
March 20, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,518 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63, AMG E63S

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V048000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V868000Manufacturer no. 2020030001/2

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
December 6, 2019
Owner notification
April 16, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
99 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
June 20, 2018 – February 5, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, AMG E63S, E63

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V868000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V788000Manufacturer no. 2020020017

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2019
Owner notification
March 13, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
29,720 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
June 2, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, AMG E63S, E 300, E 450

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V788000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V676000Manufacturer no. 2019090008

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2019
Owner notification
October 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,765 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
October 6, 2016 – January 9, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 450, E63S

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V676000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V540000Manufacturer no. 2019080008

Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Radar

Report received by NHTSA
July 19, 2019
Owner notification
September 13, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,957 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
November 19, 2018 – July 3, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, AMG E63S, E 300, E 450

Defect summary

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 radar sensor control unit may impair the functionality of the Active Brake Assist.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V540000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V850000Manufacturer no. 2019080012

Steering › Rack And Pinion › Rack

Report received by NHTSA
November 29, 2018
Owner notification
August 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,373 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
January 2, 2018 – October 5, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 450

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V850000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V849000Manufacturer no. 2018120002

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
November 29, 2018
Owner notification
December 19, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
16 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
October 1, 2018 – October 16, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63S, E 450

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V849000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V839000Manufacturer no. 2019020012

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
November 27, 2018
Owner notification
March 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,969 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
June 20, 2018 – October 26, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, E 450

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V839000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V761000Manufacturer no. 2019030012

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
October 29, 2018
Owner notification
April 12, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
119 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
December 7, 2017 – October 19, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, E 450

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V761000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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