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2019 Mercedes-Benz

S560 Convertible

Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo

Mercedes-Benz S560: best and worst years
2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 Convertible (photo 1 of 3)

Closest available photo (2018 model year); you're viewing the 2019.

2018 photoEthan LlamasCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.097 hp/lb

Efficiency

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
10
Owner complaints
5 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Optional

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER30%
  • STEERING20%
  • ENGINE10%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE10%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • SEAT BELTS10%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 10 total.

Mercedes-Benz S560: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE21001opened Jan 8, 2021STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    Front Roof Panel Detachment

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

60 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 5, 2023LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESLI72.20-P-075746

    Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause 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 tailgate no longer opens as a result of a long press on the button, but by double-clicking on the button instead.

  • Aug 11, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESC-2022070004

    Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2028-2021 S-Class, S-Class Coupe/Cabriolet (217 and 222 platforms) vehicles, the low pressure fuel line does not correspond to the current series production configuration. Therefore, it is possible that accelerated aging in the area of connection could occur, resulting in a leak. A risk of fire can be ruled out. What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct an Emission Servic

  • May 26, 2022SEATSLI91.10-P-065540

    Complaint Creaking noise from side bolster when load applied to seat cushion of front seats. Cause Soiling to the replacement fabric of the seat cushion cover means that friction on the seat side finisher mountings generates a creaking noise. Remedy 1. Clean fabric cover and seat side finisher in marked area (Pic. 1) 2. Apply lubricant A 000 989 35 60 in area of inner plastic cover (reinforcement for cover at inner side of front seat - do not apply directly onto outer cover).

  • Mar 31, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI54.10-P-071499

    Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery. The XENTRY battery test may not take into account a single discharge event because the SAM cannot record the data if the battery is discharged. Note: A discharged battery does not necessarily need to be replaced. A discharged battery may be recovered w

  • Jan 27, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI68.05-P-060306

    Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed in the garage. 2. The garage door drive uses a rolling code system. In contrast to the fixed code system, the LED in the mirror in this case flashes green after programming. 3. When the handheld remote control is initialized with the integrated GDO, the dis

  • Jan 9, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI68.05-P-060307

    Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the range between the integrated GTO and the garage door hand transmitter, the garage door hand transmitter is tested outside the vehicle. 3. The garage door hand transmitter is being aimed towards the garage door, but the vehicle is in a different position. 4.

  • Dec 8, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGLI09.00-P-074093

    "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "

  • Aug 27, 2021EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALLI8270P071024

    The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20, or MBUX. The contact list may not be fully populated and in some instances, the call list will display telephone numbers but no names.

  • and 52 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 155k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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