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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 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
Power train10

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

5 recalls

2017 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 →

93%repaired · 2019 Q4

Structure: body

Recall 18V-456 · Jul 10, 2018 · 10,826 vehicles · 10,098 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2019 Q3

Seats

Recall 18V-207 · Mar 29, 2018 · 3,088 vehicles · 2,876 repaired

Risk. If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

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 →

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100%repaired · 2019 Q1

Seat belts: pretensioner

Recall 17V-251 · Apr 11, 2017 · 12,743 vehicles · 12,743 repaired

Risk. If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the…

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

2017 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What AMG C63 S owners report

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

electronic rear axle lock problem. A recall was issued before but manufacturer has not done anything; therefore when the car is taken in, the dealer asks for a hefty $400 inspection fee
Complaint 11458248 · Mar 24, 2022

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