repaired · 2022 Q2
Rack and pinion: rack
Risk. A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S, most often about the tires. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-627 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2018 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.
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 · 2020 Q1
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. If the window detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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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 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What AMG C63 S owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C63S EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TIRES, SIZE: 285/30/ZR19 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF…
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