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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-478 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 73%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage39kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has problems

6 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
Power train30
Engine20
Service brakes10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 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.

73%repaired · 2024 Q3

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 21V-478 · Jun 25, 2021 · 1,522 vehicles · 1,116 repaired

Risk. A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2021 Q1

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 19V-457 · Jun 14, 2019 · 1,002 vehicles · 793 repaired

Risk. If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of 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

2016 vs. every other AMG GT 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 GT median. How we score

'16'17'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What AMG GT owners report

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

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GTS. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to lose motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact observed a grinding noise emanating from the engine…
Complaint 11575491 · Mar 5, 2024 · 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V478000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
Complaint 11482052 · Aug 30, 2022
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND HEARD 2-3 LOUD POPS, CAR WAS IN MOTION AND LOSS POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. LUCKY THERE WAS NO OTHER CARS ON THE INTERSTATE AT THE TIME, CAR WILL START BUT WILL NOT MOVE. HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST MERCEDES DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE 2 PIECE DRIVESHAFT…
Complaint 11406344 · Apr 4, 2021 · 23,000 miles

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