repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 12 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 September 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Wheels
2Power train
1Electrical system
1Seat belts
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2019 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 · 2026 Q2
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…
repaired · 2024 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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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…
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
Sensing system: radar
Risk. An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. Driving the vehicle with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of 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
2019 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
In owners' words
What AMG C43 owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I drive 40-50 miles per day in this vehicle. I noticed a wobble develop last week, so I stopped into a local service shop to see if maybe a tire weight fell off. They brought me into the garage and spun all four tires individually in front of me...Every one of them was no longer a circle, more oval…
I own a 2019 Mercedes AMG C43. I had 2 cracked rims which the insurance company claims that it is a manufacturers defect and not due to hitting holes in the road. The city of Chicago, where I reside, has many pothole problems. Which can be tough to avoid. After reading Mercedes Benz forums and…
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