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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-826 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 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 system10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Power train10
Service brakes10

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

5 recalls

2018 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 →

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2020 Q1

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Recall 18V-724 · Oct 15, 2018 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2019 Q3

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 18V-208 · Mar 29, 2018 · 57 vehicles · 53 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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62%repaired · 2019 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 17V-826 · Dec 18, 2017 · 1,263 vehicles · 789 repaired

Risk. If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event 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

2018 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
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  • Caution
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E63S AMG. THIS COMPLAINT TIES TO COMPLAINT NUMBERS 11301860 AND 11307931 REGARDING VIN [XXX]. IN ADDITION TO THE MESSAGES REFERENCED IN THE PRIOR COMPLAINTS, THE CAR NOW MESSAGES THIS: ?NO ESP ASSISTANCE -- DRIVE ON CAREFULLY; CONSULT WORKSHOP? AND ?ELECTRONIC…
Complaint 11309465 · Feb 16, 2020 · 11,107 miles

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