Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
NewRisk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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
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…
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