2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450: 12 recalls, 17 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
12 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #18V761000 · 2018 · 119 vehicles
What's wrong: The central powertrain controller (cpc) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.
Why it matters: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the cpc control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #18V839000 · 2018 · 4,969 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019.
Steering Vehicle recall #18V850000 · 2018 · 6,373 vehicles
What's wrong: A locknut in the steering rack May break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.
Why it matters: A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #18V849000 · 2018 · 16 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have a tailgate mounted spoiler that May not be properly attached and therefore could detach while driving.
Why it matters: If the tailgate mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Forward collision avoidance Vehicle recall #19V540000 · 2019 · 1,957 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An impaired active brake assist May not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #19V676000 · 2019 · 4,765 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #19V788000 · 2019 · 29,720 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: The electric pre-safeâ®-function and the seat belt pretensioners May not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Electrical, Seat belts Vehicle recall #20V449000 · 2020 · 56 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020.
Communication, Electrical Vehicle recall #21V058000 · 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Failure of the ecall system May result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
The fix: 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #22V232000 · 2022 · 126,443 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022.
Communication, Electrical Vehicle recall #22V365000 · 2022 · 242,722 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Tires Vehicle recall #25V023000 · 2025 · 165 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Tires inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure May have insufficient strength, allowing the tires to fail and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (5): the most common themes are warning light on (3), electrical failure (2).
- Brakes (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (4): the most common themes are warning light on (2), hard / delayed shifting (2).
- Engine (4): the most common themes are warning light on (3).
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 has 17 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 6 E 450 model years for complaints (1.6× the average E 450 year). Complaints peaked in 2021 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 7,200 miles. Neighboring years: 2020 (9 complaints, 7 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Premium |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (5), brakes (4), transmission & drivetrain (4).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic 9-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
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