repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-854 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2018 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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Front: retractor
Risk. If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in…
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repaired · 2020 Q4
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 · 2022 Q2
Rack and pinion: rack
Risk. A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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 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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- Caution
- Solid
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What AMG C63 owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel tank door would not open unless the excessive force was used. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel…
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