2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your C63 AMG?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG recalls

Passenger airbag may explode, sending metal shards into occupants

Recall 18V043Jan 10, 2018132,167 vehicles affected

Certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

Most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2026-07-04, Exterior Lighting
The tail lamps of my car do not function appropriately - the right tail lamp is completely dead most of the time and the left tail lamp constantly dims and flickers. Mercedes previously issued a recall campaign (no. 2014050001) because "DAG determined that oxidation on the ground pin connector for the rear tail lamps of subject vehicles can result in a dimming of the tail lights or loss of tail lamp functions. . . . [t]he loss of a rear tail lamp reduces the rearward visibility of subject vehicles . . . and may increase the likelihood of a rear end crash." The recall has been performed on my car, but the issues and danger continue to persist. I visually inspected the pin connectors of th
2019-12-16, Fuel/Propulsion System
FUEL PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING FUEL. THIS IS A PLASTIC PART. THE FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT, SO THERE WAS FUEL INSIDE THE CAR. I NOTICED A STRONG GAS ODOR AND UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE FAILED PUMP WITH GAS LEAKING FROM IT.
2019-01-05, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE FROM MERCEDES BENZ OF LONG BEACH ON JULY 10, 2017. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THEY DID NOT INFORM ME OF ANY RECALLS! I SEARCH MY VIN TODAY 1/05/2019 THRU THE WEBSITE AND I FIND OUT THERE IS 2 RECALLS FROM 2016 AND IT SAYS THERE ARE NO REMEDIES YET AVAILABLE AND THE PROBLEM WAS ESTABLISHED SINCE 2016! I TAKE THIS RECALL SERIOUSLY AS IT SAYS THE AIRBAG MAY EXPLODE AND SHARP PIECES OR SHRAPNEL MAY HIT THE DRIVER CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE EVERYDAY TO WORK,TO DO ERRANDS, AND TO SCHOOL BUT NOW SINCE FINDING OUT THAT THE AIRBAG CAN KILL YOU INSTEAD OF SAVING YOU I WILL STOP DRIVING THE CAR UNTIL THERE IS A SOLUTION. I REALLY FEE

2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG questions

Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: Passenger airbag may explode, sending metal shards into occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 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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