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2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-900 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 73%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage42kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 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
Electrical system20
Engine20

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

3 recalls

2015 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 →

73%repaired · 2018 Q2

Axle assembly: axle shaft

Recall 16V-900 · Dec 14, 2016 · 48 vehicles · 35 repaired

Risk. If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and 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

2015 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG has suffered two separate ECU failures caused by oil migrating through the engine wiring harness. The first failure occurred at ~42,600 miles in 2020, and the second at ~59,000 miles in 2023. Both times, the vehicle developed misfires, check-engine warnings, and…
Complaint 11690238 · Sep 29, 2025
THE VEHICLE MISFIRED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND PRESENTED A CODE FOR FAULTY IGNITION COILS. UPON INSPECTION, MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE CENTER FOUND OIL IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE.
Complaint 11359766 · Sep 18, 2020 · 42,000 miles

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