2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Brakes
Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.
Complaint Timeline
Chronological view of owner reports
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560. The contact stated that when his wife started the vehicle, the rear brake actuator seized, and became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed rear brake actuator. The contact was informed that the rear brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING BREAK PROBLEMS SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING.THE BREAKS HAD NEVER HELD WELL AND AT TIMES I HAD TO DOUBLE PUMP THE BREAK TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING AND IN RESULT, THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES THAT I ALMOST GOT IN AN ACCIDENT. ADDED PROBLEM:WHEN PUTTING ON MY BREAKS WHILE REVERSING A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND COULD BE HEARD ALMOST AT ALL TIMES.
Trend Over Time
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Quick Summary
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 2 Brakes complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.