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2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage43kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 16, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S 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
Structure10
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S 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.

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2022 Q2

Rack and pinion: rack

Recall 18V-850 · Nov 29, 2018 · 6,373 vehicles · 5,857 repaired

Risk. A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2019 Q4

Air bags: frontal

Recall 17V-627 · Oct 6, 2017 · 495,290 vehicles · 402,593 repaired

Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and 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

2015 vs. every other AMG C63 S 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 C63 S median. How we score

'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What AMG C63 S owners report

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

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C63S AMG. The contact stated while driving at 30MPH in a School Zone, pieces of the panoramic sunroof detached. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the panoramic rails of…
Complaint 11636322 · Jan 16, 2025 · 42,500 miles

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