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2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-232 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 89%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 8, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S has problems

1 complaint 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
Power train10

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

2 recalls

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S 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.

89%repaired · 2024 Q2

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 22V-232 · Apr 8, 2022 · 126,443 vehicles · 112,211 repaired

Risk. An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2022 Q4

Electrical system: software

Recall 20V-395 · Jul 6, 2020 · 5,399 vehicles · 5,169 repaired

Risk. If the ESP does not react properly to a driving situation, it may increase 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

2020 vs. every other AMG GLC63 S 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 GLC63 S median. How we score

'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What AMG GLC63 S owners report

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

THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DELIVER POWER IN RESPONSE TO THROTTLE APPLICATION, IT IS ALSO INCONSISTENT IN IT'S RESPONSE FROM ONE TIME TO THE NEXT. THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE FOR UP TO 4-5 SECONDS BEFORE RESPONDING TO THROTTLE COMMANDS WHEN PULLING…
Complaint 11382743 · Dec 9, 2020 · 1,300 miles

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