CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.
- Risk
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The oil feed line that supplies the turbocharger can leak oil. If oil drips onto a hot engine or exhaust component, it can ignite and increase the risk of a fire.
Owners of these vehicles should have the oil feed line to the turbocharger replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. The repair is free of charge. Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners directly, but you can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2020020023.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 20182019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 20182019 |