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2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-638 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 46%Owner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 has problems

5 complaints 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
Fuel/propulsion system21
Air bags10
Service brakes10

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

5 recalls

2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 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.

46%repaired · 2023 Q2

Air bags: frontal

Recall 21V-638 · Aug 13, 2021 · 205 vehicles · 95 repaired

Risk. An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2022 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 20V-298 · May 22, 2020 · 640 vehicles · 534 repaired

Risk. An incorrect passenger air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2026 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 19V-010 · Jan 9, 2019 · 288,779 vehicles · 237,356 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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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71%repaired · 2026 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 17V-017 · Jan 10, 2017 · 104,119 vehicles · 73,436 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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

2012 vs. every other AMG C63 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 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What AMG C63 owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK - FUEL STARTED TO LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK, INSIDE THE CAR FROM UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLOSEST SHOP AVAILABLE WHEN HEAVY FUEL SMELLS WERE NOTICED INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. A LOCAL TIRE SHOP, HAMIL FIRESTONE, LOOKED…
Complaint 11390625 · Jan 29, 2021 · 70,000 miles

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