repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-854 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Wheels
2Tires
2Power train
1Communication
1Visibility/wiper
1Structure
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Front: retractor
Risk. If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in…
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repaired · 2021 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. Loss of power from the battery can impair post-crash functions, such as communicating with emergency services and activating hazard lights.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Seats
Risk. If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Structure: body
Risk. If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Seats
Risk. If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other AMG C43 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG C43 median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What AMG C43 owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONTINENTAL CONTISPORTCONTACT SSR TIRES SIDE WALL RIP/TEAR (MERCEDES BENZ), THIS IS THE FORTH REPLACED TIRES, COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES AND FALLS ON DEATHS EARS. MY CONCERN IF A MAJOR CRASH DO TO THE TIRES THEN WHO IS AT FAULT. REPLACING IT SEVERAL TIMES IS NOT THE ANSWER. TAKING THESE TIRES OFF THE…
PURCHASED CAR JULY 2018. A/C LEAK IN AUG 2018 AND MARCH 2019; DEALER LOCATE LEAK. FRONT TIRE BLOWOUT WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASE (DEC 2018) TRAVELING ON FREEWAY EVENING TIME APPROX 65 MPH; UNKNOWN REASON. SAME SIDE FRONT TIRE BLOW OUT 4 MONTHS LATER (MARCH 2019) DRIVING LATE EVENING ON A MAIN…
I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 14 MONTHS AND DRIVEN JUST OVER 10,000 MILES DURING THAT TIME. I HAVE NOW HAD MY FIFTH FLAT OR DAMAGED FRONT TIRE SINCE OWNERSHIP OCCURRING ON BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE DEALER REPLACES THE TIRE, WITH THE OEM REPLACEMENT, FIRST AT MY COST OF AROUND $400…
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