2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-129 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ 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
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

New

Recall 26V-638 · Oct 2, 2026 · 28,318 vehicles

Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: propulsion system

Recall 25V-129 · Feb 28, 2025 · 2,943 vehicles · 2,841 repaired

Risk. A loss of drive power increases 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

2025 vs. every other AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ 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 S 63 E 4MATIC+ median. How we score

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In owners' words

What AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ owners report

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

While driving, the vehicle suddenly displayed multiple warning lights across the dashboard, accompanied by the message “Malfunction – Towing Not Permitted.” Shortly afterward, the vehicle lost power and shut down. This incident is extremely concerning because an unexpected loss of power while…
Complaint 11774765 · Oct 30, 2026

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