2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-955 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 has problems

4 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
Exterior lighting10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Lane departure10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 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.

67%repaired · 2025 Q4

Fuel pump: control/drive module

Recall 22V-955 · Dec 23, 2022 · 348,183 vehicles · 233,290 repaired

Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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

2013 vs. every other AMG ML63 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 ML63 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What AMG ML63 owners report

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

MBUSA CLAIM #24526507 - 2013 MB AMG ML63 Engine Signed - my vehicle is not drivable due to random sudden engine stalling at highway speeds, electronic failures, gear-shifting lockouts, hazard alert/radar failures, and distronic system crashes. i have spent over $37,000 out-of-pocket at authorized…
Complaint 11769741 · Oct 7, 2026
I was driving from Florida to my home in Washington, DC on September 4th, 2023 on I-95. Somewhere in South Carolina, a message appeared on my display that said the blind spot assistant was disabled. Soon thereafter, my turn signals quit functioning. At first chance, I pulled over and turned the car…
Complaint 11547283 · Sep 29, 2023

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