Vehicle recall 19V821000 · November 15, 2019
2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz S560
The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the idler gear to detach from the crankcase.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the idler gear to detach from the crankcase.
- Consequence
- A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020013.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V821000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 15, 2019
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020020013
- Owner notification
- February 21, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz S560 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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