CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls
Driveshaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Drive Power
Certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vehicles may have insufficient bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and its flange.
Driveshaft May Separate While Driving, Causing Loss of Drive
The carbon-fiber driveshaft may not be bonded securely to the engine or transmission flange.
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GTS. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to lose motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact observed a grinding noise emanating from the engine compartment, and a message appeared that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V478000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and performed an inspection and verified that the carbon-fiber driveshaft needed to be replaced; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2016 MERCEDES BENZ AMG. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-478. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND HEARD 2-3 LOUD POPS, CAR WAS IN MOTION AND LOSS POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. LUCKY THERE WAS NO OTHER CARS ON THE INTERSTATE AT THE TIME, CAR WILL START BUT WILL NOT MOVE. HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST MERCEDES DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE 2 PIECE DRIVESHAFT THAT CAME APART. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BUT ITS NOW CLOSED, AND WOULD NOT REPAIR IT
I COULDN'T GO TO TAKE THE CAR ON A TEST DRIVE. I WAS 3 HOURS AWAY BUT THEY HELP ME GET EVERYTHING DONE ONLINE. AND WHEN I WENT TO GET THE VEHICLE.MY BROTHER NOTICE A BUBBLE ON THE TIRE. TOLD THE REPRESENTATIVE HE SAID HE WILL SEND ME A NEW TIRE. HE SUBMITTED IT THROW THE INSURANCE. AND WHEN I TOOK THE CAR ON DRIVES BRAKES WERE MAKING NOISES. I ASKED HIM HE SAID IT PASSED INSPECTION I TOOK IT TO MERCEDES DEALER AND THEY SAID I NEED BRAKES FOR BACK TIRES AND A NEW BACK TIRE AS WELL CUZ THERE'S BUBBLE ON IT AS WELL.I HAVE 60 DAYS WARRANTY. TEXTING THEM CALLING THEM THEY KEEP SAYING THEY WILL GET BACK TO ME BUT NOTHING.
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT questions
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: Driveshaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Drive Power; Driveshaft May Separate While Driving, Causing Loss of Drive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Engine (2), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 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.