2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the AMG ML63 at the same age

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 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 electrical system (2 complaints). 3 recalls cover this model year.

4complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 problems

  • Electrical system
    250%
  • Engine & cooling
    250%
  • Brakes~1,000 miles
    125%
  • Driver assistance
    125%
  • Lights
    125%
  • Suspension
    125%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    125%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    125%

Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 recalls (3)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module

NHTSA recall 22V-955 · Dec 23, 2022 · 348,183 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023.

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.

Suspension › Front

NHTSA recall 18V-272 · Apr 27, 2018 · 9,725 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 a good car?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 AMG ML63 rates few complaints: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the AMG ML63 at the same age. 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63?

The electrical system — 2 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63, the most recent from December 23, 2022 (control/drive module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 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.