Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk. The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the tailgate mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of 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.
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
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.