AI Damage2019 Mercedes-Benz E63S: common problems
The maker issued 77 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 77
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is to notify you of the Service Campaign OTA update for the MBUX system software in 750,313 Model…
This is to notify you of the Service Campaign OTA update for the MBUX system software in 750,313 Model Year (MY) MY19-24 A-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQB, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, GT 4-door (177, 118, 257, 213, 238…
- Tailgate opens unintentionally
Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that the…
- The radio station favorites list is no longer present after bus idle Saving process during download…
The radio station favorites list is no longer present after bus idle Saving process during download Perform software update in control unit HU6 in the head unit (A26/17) to version E871.1 (A 247 904 53 00).
- Mercedes-Benz AG (âÂÂMBAGâÂÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY…
Mercedes-Benz AG (âÂÂMBAGâÂÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2017-2021 C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class, SL, and SLC (205, 117, 257, 213/238, 253…
- Noises in the steering column area when steering
Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the driver footwell or do they tend to occur in the area of the steering column switch module…
- The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module…
The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module during steering maneuvers See example file in the attachments area…
- Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY19-23…
Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY19-23 A-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQB, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT (177, 118, 257, 213, 238, 243, 247, 253,167, 290…
- Mercedes-Benz AG (âÂÂMBAGâÂÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on…
Mercedes-Benz AG (âÂÂMBAGâÂÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY19-23 A-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQB, G-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class (177…
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the…
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat…
- The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle
The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an extended period of time; the message then disappears of its own accord after…
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the…
In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (âMBUSAâ) is extending the coverage for the intake line…
- The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated
The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is stored for "atpServerUrl" and/or…
NHTSA lists 77 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E63S?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 77 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E63S?
NHTSA lists 77 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E63S from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.