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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, most often about the tires. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-232 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 89%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2021 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.

91%repaired · 2026 Q2

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 22V-365 · May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles · 219,931 repaired

Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2024 Q2

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 22V-232 · Apr 8, 2022 · 126,443 vehicles · 112,211 repaired

Risk. An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2023 Q2

Mid/rear assembly: head restraint

Recall 21V-406 · May 28, 2021 · 218 vehicles · 209 repaired

Risk. Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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94%repaired · 2023 Q1

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 21V-230 · Apr 1, 2021 · 8,634 vehicles · 8,093 repaired

Risk. Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2021 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

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In owners' words

What AMG C43 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Sport Contact, Tire Size: 225/40/R19, DOT Number: LMJAD5UR (Front Tires) and Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: P Zero, Tire Size: 225/40/R19, DOT Number: 93X2Y082 (Rear Tires). The contact stated while driving…
Complaint 11517697 · Apr 18, 2023 · 12,000 miles

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