Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C model year from 2018–2020 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 5 recalls and federal defect investigations. No AMG GT C year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

201820192020
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20200typical2—Few
20190—2—Few
20180—4—Few

* Complaints compared with the median AMG GT C year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C recalls

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 22V-365 · May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.

Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021.

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module

NHTSA recall 18V-724 · Oct 15, 2018 · 2 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-208 · Mar 29, 2018 · 57 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Seat belts

NHTSA recall 17V-826 · Dec 18, 2017 · 1,263 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

All 5 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C had?

5 recalls across 2018–2020. The model year with the most is 2018. See all Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C 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.