2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S Problems & Complaints

Few complaints33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the AMG E63S at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S yet, but there are 4 recalls. 4 recalls cover this model year.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best AMG E63S years: 2021, 2020. Compare all years →

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S recalls (4)

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA recall 22V-189 · Mar 25, 2022 · 8,396 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel.

Remedy: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 21V-354 · May 14, 2021 · 343,191 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.

Remedy: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021.

Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust

NHTSA recall 21V-216 · Mar 26, 2021 · 109 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 21V-217 · Mar 26, 2021 · 493 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021.

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl turbo9-speed automatic4WD16 / 23 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, the most recent from March 25, 2022 (steering wheel/handle bar). 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 E63S?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021 and 2020. See the full Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S years comparison.

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.