Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | typical | 2 | Electrical | Few |
| 2020 | 4 | 1.7× | 4 | Wheel & Tire | Few |
| 2019 | 3 | typical | 2 | Steering | Few |
| 2018 | 2 | −27% | 5 | Brake | Few |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 5 | Transmission | Few |
| 2016 | 6 | — | 2 | Transmission | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median AMG year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz AMG recalls
Communication › Auto crash notification
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Wheel speed sensor/tone ring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles. The wiring harness for the front wheel speed sensor may be the incorrect length, which could result in damage to the harness during certain driving conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Communication › Auto crash notification
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.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG should you avoid?
None of the Mercedes-Benz AMG years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG?
2018 has the fewest complaints compared with other AMG years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (6), engine & cooling (3) and wheels & tires (3). Transmission complaints peak in the 2016 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz AMG had?
12 recalls across 2016–2021. The model year with the most is 2017. See all Mercedes-Benz AMG 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.