2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the AMG S63 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 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 stability & traction control (1 complaint, typically around 0 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

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

Most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 problems

  • Stability & traction control~0 miles
    1100%
  • Speed control & acceleration~0 miles
    1100%
  • Steering~0 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 S63 complaints by model year

20142015201620172018201920202021222231
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG S63. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best AMG S63 years: 2014, 2021. Compare all years →

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 recalls (3)

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.

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

NHTSA recall 21V-197 · Mar 19, 2021 · 15,096 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45…

Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63:

Front Roof Panel Detachment

NHTSA investigation PE21001 · opened Jan 8, 2021 · closed Oct 14, 2021 · led to recall 21V-197

On January 8, 2021, after ongoing review with Mercedes Benz, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-001 to assess allegations of front roof panel detachments while driving at highway speeds in certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) C-Class vehicles.The subject front roof panel is a stationary panel composed of polycarbonate and is attached to the…

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl turbo9-speed automatic4WD17 / 27 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2020 AMG S63 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the AMG S63 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63?

The stability & traction control — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (1) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63, the most recent from May 20, 2022 (auto crash notification). 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 S63?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014 and 2021. See the full Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 0 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.