2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 28, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC. That is the most of any E 450 4MATIC model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 17,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train3 · ~17,500 mi
Electrical System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train375%17,500——
Electrical System125%———
Forward Collision Avoidance125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC recalls (1)

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Power train:driveline:universal jointApr 3, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V216000 · 24,092 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-450 4MATIC. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brakes and throttle…

Power Train · received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767393

My vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 26V216 involving the drive shaft universal joint. In March 2025, before the recall was announced, Mercedes-Benz of Carlsbad diagnosed my vehicle with a front driveline/drive shaft problem. I later paid $2,575 to have the drive shaft replaced using genuine…

Power Train · received Aug 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761158

Vehicle was exhibiting erratic indications in all safety systems. Was checked out by dealer told all was OK. Two weeks later vehicle indicated warnings in various safety system, instrument cluster went dark, speedometer and tach were inop, blinkers did not work. Car taken to dealer again where it…

Electrical System · received Aug 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754329

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-450 4MATIC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V216000 (Power Train). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and…

Power Train · received Jun 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11746416

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E 450 4MATIC model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.