Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | typical | 2 | Body | Few |
| 2023 | 3 | −56% | 9 | Brake | Average |
| 2021 | 1 | −75% | 6 | Wheel & Tire | Good |
| 2020 | 12 | typical | 9 | Transmission | Average |
| 2019 | 7 | −63% | 12 | Wheel & Tire | Good |
| 2018 | 13 | — | 11 | Wheel & Tire | Limited data |
| 2017 | 23 | — | 10 | Wheel & Tire | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median AMG C43 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026.
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Seat belts › Front
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Seats
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 AMG C43 4MATIC vehicles, equipped with AMG Performance seats. The seat wiring harness may be incorrectly routed, which can cause it to become damaged when the seat is fully reclined.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 should you avoid?
None of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43?
2021 has the fewest complaints compared with other AMG C43 years at the same age, followed by 2019 and 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the wheels & tires (17), transmission & drivetrain (10) and seat belts (7). Wheel & Tire complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 had?
33 recalls across 2017–2024. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.