CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2018 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.
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.
Airbags may fire both stages in low-speed crashes
Some vehicles have software that can cause both stages of the front airbags to deploy in a low-speed crash, when only the first stage should fire.
Driver Air Bag May Rupture and Injure Occupants
The driver-side front air bag inflator housing may have been made with defective steel.
Seat belts may bind and slacken, raising crash injury risk
Certain seat belts in these vehicles may bind within their guidance loops.
Most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R. 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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, there were abnormal sounds while shifting gear. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 3,200. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
THE VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E63S AMG. THIS COMPLAINT TIES TO COMPLAINT NUMBERS 11301860 AND 11307931 REGARDING VIN [XXX]. IN ADDITION TO THE MESSAGES REFERENCED IN THE PRIOR COMPLAINTS, THE CAR NOW MESSAGES THIS: ?NO ESP ASSISTANCE -- DRIVE ON CAREFULLY; CONSULT WORKSHOP? AND ?ELECTRONIC REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK INOPERATIVE.? ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ON ONE OCCASION AUTONOMOUSLY PREVENTED THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. THE M-B DEALERSHIP HAS SO FAR FAILED TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS AND, AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, HAS NO PLAN TO DO SO. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT questions
Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: Driveshaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Drive Power; Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location; Airbags may fire both stages in low-speed crashes; Driver Air Bag May Rupture and Injure Occupants; Seat belts may bind and slacken, raising crash injury risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.