CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S recalls
Starter cable may chafe, risking stall and fire
Certain 2018-2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S and AMG GT63 vehicles may have the starter motor positive cable installed incorrectly.
Oil Line Leak Can Cause Engine Bay Fire Risk
The oil feed line that supplies the turbocharger can leak oil.
Seat Belt May Not Tighten in a Crash
Front seat belts that are properly fastened may be wrongly detected as unbuckled.
Passenger seat can move too far, raising crash injury risk
On certain 2018 AMG E63S vehicles, the front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended travel limit.
Passenger airbag may not turn off with child seat
On certain 2018 and 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS vehicles, the Occupant Classification System, which detects whether a seat is occupied and whether a child seat is installed, may not be properly calibrated.
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.
Most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
THIS NOTE REGARDS COMPLAINT NUMBER: 11301860, WHICH I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. PLEASE REFER TO IT FOR INFORMATION. MERCEDES-BENZ TOOK THE VEHICLE TO M-B FAYETTEVILLE, NC ON 1-31-20 AND RETURNED IT ON 2-3-20. AFTER ONLY 54 MILES, THE VEHICLE IS PERFORMING EXACTLY AS IT DID WHEN I FIRST REPORTED THIS ISSUE. IN MY VIEW, THE DEFICIENCIES CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IT'S ELECTRONIC "SAFETY" ASSIST FACILITIES LULLS ONE INTO A DEPENDENCY AND FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. THEN, THEY STOP WORKING WHEN THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN ON BUSY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.
MY VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E63S. ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN TOWN, IT REPORTS "BRAKE-ASSIST INOPERABLE; BLIND SPOT ASSIST INOPERABLE; DISTANCE ASSIST INOPERABLE"; PLUS, THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE TROUBLE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THEY ARE NOT FALSE MESSAGES. THE ITEMS REPORTED DO STOP WORKING. THAT'S EXCEEDINGLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ESTABLISHES A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. BEYOND THAT, THE ENGINE IN THE CAR HAS LOST POWER NUMEROUS TIMES. THAT COULD BE CALAMITOUS IF YOU WERE PASSING AND A CAR SUDDENLY CAME AT YOU HEAD-ON. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO MERCEDES BENZ BUT THEY HAVE FAILED TO DO ANYTHING. THEY ACT AS IF THEY SIMPLY DO NOT CARE. GO FIGURE. BUT THAT'S THE
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND EITHER OF THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPENED, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE DOOR FROM SLAMMING ONTO SOMEONE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURS UNLESS THE VEHICLE ON A SLOPE DOWNHILL OR TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE DOOR THAT IS OPENED. THIS HAS BRUISED MY LEGS AND MY TEEN-AGED DAUGHTER'S LEGS. I WILL NOT ALLOW MY 85 YEAR OLD FATHER TO EXIT WITHOUT SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD HIS DOOR OPEN. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS REPLACED THE HINGES ONCE UNDER WARRANTY BUT SAYS NOW THAT THEY ARE "OPERATING AS DESIGNED." I GUESS THE DESIGN IS THE PROBLEM.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S questions
Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S: Starter cable may chafe, risking stall and fire; Oil Line Leak Can Cause Engine Bay Fire Risk; Seat Belt May Not Tighten in a Crash; Passenger seat can move too far, raising crash injury risk; Passenger airbag may not turn off with child seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Electrical System (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S has been fixed?
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