repaired · 2023 Q1
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63sProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63s, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-515 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 26, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63s has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Service brakes
2Vehicle speed control
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63s 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 · 2021 Q2
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Risk. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Front assembly: power adjust
Risk. If the passenger seat is adjusted beyond its intended limit, the occupant may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q1
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase 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.
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 E63s 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 E63s median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What AMG E63s owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS NOTE REGARDS COMPLAINT NUMBER: 11301860, WHICH I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. PLEASE REFER TO IT FOR INFORMATION. MERCEDES-BENZ TOOK THE VEHICLE TO M-B FAYETTEVILLE, NC ON 1-31-20 AND RETURNED IT ON 2-3-20. AFTER ONLY 54 MILES, THE VEHICLE IS PERFORMING EXACTLY AS IT DID WHEN I FIRST REPORTED THIS…
MY VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E63S. ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN TOWN, IT REPORTS "BRAKE-ASSIST INOPERABLE; BLIND SPOT ASSIST INOPERABLE; DISTANCE ASSIST INOPERABLE"; PLUS, THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE TROUBLE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THEY ARE NOT FALSE MESSAGES. THE ITEMS REPORTED DO…
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