2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-232 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 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
Seat belts10

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

4 recalls

2021 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.

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 →

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 →

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 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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In owners' words

What AMG C63 S owners report

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

Both driver and passenger seatbelts do not fully retract and remain loose. Must be manually guided back into mechanism. I see that there has been a recall for the cabriolet version of this vehicle platform but not for the coupe version. I am unsure why there hasn't also been a recall for the coupe…
Complaint 11754860 · Aug 4, 2026

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