Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R model year from 2018–2020 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No AMG GT R 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 R. 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—2—Few

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

Latest Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R 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.

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 3 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

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

None of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R 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 R had?

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