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2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage57kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 has problems

3 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
Service brakes20
Engine10
Steering10

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

3 recalls

2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 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.

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2019 Q4

Suspension: front

Recall 18V-272 · Apr 27, 2018 · 9,725 vehicles · 9,138 repaired

Risk. The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2015 Q3

Child seat: latch strap

Recall 14V-158 · Mar 31, 2014 · 69 vehicles · 56 repaired

Risk. Without the use of the lower anchor points, a child restraint may be insufficiently or improperly anchored to the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the…

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

2014 vs. every other AMG GL63 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 GL63 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What AMG GL63 owners report

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

Brake fluid leak from left front caliper crossover tube. Corrosion was found where composite insulator covers crossover tube that allowed weakening of pipe and subsequent loss of braking action. Leak was substantial enough that both channels of master cylinder were deprived of fluid, total loss of…
Complaint 11773035 · Oct 22, 2026
THE CAR RAN OUT OF BRAKE FLUID - THERE WAS AN INDICATOR AND WHEN TAKEN TO SERVICE WE WERE TOLD THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. WHAT IS ALARMING IS THAT THE CAR IS SERVICED VERY FREQUENTLY AND ONE SET OF BRAKES WAS RECENTLY REPLACED (ABOUT 6 MONTHS). MOREOVER THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO LEAK. THEY…
Complaint 11143013 · Oct 26, 2018 · 57,000 miles

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