This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg S65.
16 mpg combined
14.7 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the Active Brake Assist radar system, which can fail to apply automatic emergency braking and raise the risk of a collision.
The seatbelt system carries a separate concern: in a crash, the pretensioners that snap the belt tight against the occupant may not activate, leaving the belt with more slack than intended and increasing the chance of injury. On the communications side, two recalls affect the vehicle's automatic emergency call system. In one case, the eCall system can become disabled entirely, meaning a crash victim cannot reach emergency services through the vehicle. In the other, the system may transmit an incorrect location to emergency responders, sending help to the wrong place after an accident. Both failures delay the response that can matter most in the minutes after a serious crash.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the communication module's SIM card can prevent mobile network connection, which disables the emergency call (eCall) system.
What the fix does
The communication module software will be updated at no cost through an over-the-air update or by a dealer.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module software may fail to send your vehicle's correct location to emergency services when the eCall system activates during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be sent over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the radar sensor control unit may reduce or disable the Active Brake Assist system's ability to function properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software at no cost to restore proper system function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seatbelt buckle may incorrectly signal that the belt is unfastened even when properly fastened, which can prevent the seat belt pre-tensioners from engaging during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt buckles at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
