2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63sProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63s, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-849 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63s has problems

2 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
Engine10
Seat belts10

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

6 recalls

2019 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.

95%repaired · 2023 Q1

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 21V-217 · Mar 26, 2021 · 493 vehicles · 467 repaired

Risk. Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2021 Q2

Gasoline: turbo/supercharger

Recall 20V-048 · Jan 27, 2020 · 2,518 vehicles · 2,325 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2022 Q1

Air bags: frontal

Recall 19V-868 · Dec 6, 2019 · 99 vehicles · 99 repaired

Risk. Incorrect driver air bag and software version can cause the restraint systems to not function as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2021 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 19V-788 · Nov 1, 2019 · 29,720 vehicles · 26,970 repaired

Risk. The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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96%repaired · 2020 Q4

Sensing system: radar

Recall 19V-540 · Jul 19, 2019 · 1,957 vehicles · 1,876 repaired

Risk. An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2020 Q1

Structure: body

Recall 18V-849 · Nov 29, 2018 · 16 vehicles · 14 repaired

Risk. If the tailgate mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2019 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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In owners' words

What AMG E63s owners report

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

I brought my car in for routine service and was told I needed a rear main seal. I had the car inspected when I purchased it appx 13k miles ago because I saw online there was a lot of people having this issue with their vehicles. It’s a known manufacturer defect. At that time there was no issue. Now…
Complaint 11708627 · Jan 4, 2026

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