2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

7Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S recalls

Steering May Lock in One Position, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V850Nov 29, 20186,373 vehicles affected

A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, which could cause the steering to become stuck in one position.

Passenger Airbag Status Light May Show Wrong Status

Recall 18V838Nov 27, 2018104,663 vehicles affected

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 window may loosen and detach while driving

Recall 18V608Sep 11, 2018387 vehicles affected

The rear window on these vehicles may have been bonded incorrectly at the factory.

Rear trim may detach and become a road hazard

Recall 18V456Jul 10, 201810,826 vehicles affected

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

Recall 18V207Mar 29, 20183,088 vehicles affected

The right-side front seatback may not properly lock in place.

Front seat backrests may fail in a crash, raising injury risk

Recall 18V150Mar 6, 201899 vehicles affected

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

Recall 17V627Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehicles affected

The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.

Most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires1

What owners report

2019-10-16, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C63S EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TIRES, SIZE: 285/30/ZR19 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHANTILLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,077 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S: Steering May Lock in One Position, Raising Crash Risk; Passenger Airbag Status Light May Show Wrong Status; Rear window may loosen and detach while driving; Rear trim may detach and become a road hazard; Front Seatbacks May Not Lock, Risking Injury in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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