CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (4 reports).
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls
Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk
The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard
The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a previous repair.
Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location
Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.
Front seat belts may not fully retract, raising injury risk
Certain Mercedes-Benz C300, AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles may have front seat belts that do not fully retract to their stowed position.
Loose Battery Bracket Can Cut Power After a Crash
The 12-volt battery mounting bracket in certain vehicles may not be secured properly.
Front Seatback May Not Lock, Risking Forward Folding in a Crash
The right-side front seatback may not properly lock in place on certain vehicles.
Passenger Airbag Status Light May Show Wrong Status
The infotainment (audio) head unit in these vehicles may incorrectly display the front passenger airbag as "ON" when it is actually off, or the status may not display correctly at all.
Rear trim may detach and become a road hazard
Some 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class convertibles and AMG models may have a bonding problem introduced during production.
Front Seatbacks May Not Lock, Risking Injury in a Crash
The right-side front seatback may not properly lock in place.
Front seat backrests may fail in a crash, raising injury risk
Some 2018 AMG performance seats may have improperly welded backrest rails and backrest fittings on the driver and front passenger seats.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.
Most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Communication | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
I was driving around my neighborhood one day with my panoramic sunroof open and at the red light i wanted to close the sunroof (california summer sun is no joke) and it made this really big 'THUMP' noise, thought the sunroof glass cracked. After the big THUMP noise, the sunroof wouldnt close and this is after the light turned green so i am driving slowly because there was rattling noise coming from the sunroof and didnt want the sunroof to fly out from the car. So i had to pull over and try to figure out if its okay to drive with stuck sunroof with it rattling noise. after that i tried to close and open the sunroof and wouldnt move or do anything, it was just stuck. So i turned my hazzards
Panoramic roof suddenly shattered while driving on a clear day.
Incorrect bonding of the rear window. The rear window bond is failing which is causing the window to detach from the convertible top. The bonding is failing in many different locations, causing not only detachment, but the failure is also causing fine hairline cracks at the points of failure. The dealership refused to correct the defect, informed I would have to pay $3,000.00 to correct the failure of the bonding.
Damaged cords on the soft top interior trim with the following characteristics: - Cord snapped - Cord worn - Cord torn out - Cord sheathing damaged Cause: Possible high tensile stresses on the cords during the soft top sequence
Mercedes-Benz C-Class convertibles from the 2017 to 2021 model years are being recalled because the seat belts might not comply with federal Occupant Crash Protection standards. The problem is that the front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position because of the geometry of the front seat belt retractor. The dealers are refusing to fix this issue.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 questions
Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43: Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk; Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard; Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location; Front seat belts may not fully retract, raising injury risk; Loose Battery Bracket Can Cut Power After a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (4), Unknown Or Other (4), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has been fixed?
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