2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S Problems & Complaints

Few complaints56% fewer complaints than a typical year of the AMG C63S at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (1 complaint, typically around 43,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S problems

  • Body & structure~43,000 miles
    1100%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~43,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S complaints by model year

20152016201720181511
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best AMG C63S years: 2015, 2017. Compare all years →

2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S recalls (3)

Communication

NHTSA recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack

NHTSA recall 18V-850 · Nov 29, 2018 · 6,373 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 17V-627 · Oct 6, 2017 · 495,290 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl turbo7-speed automaticRWD18 / 24 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2015 AMG C63S rates few complaints: 56% fewer complaints than a typical year of the AMG C63S at the same age. It is one of the best AMG C63S years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S?

The body & structure — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the windows, wipers & sunroof (1).

How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S, the most recent from November 1, 2019 (communication). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015 and 2017. See the full Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S years comparison.

At what mileage do 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 43,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.