Mercedes-Benz Recall 20V-048: Engine and engine cooling – turbo/supercharger

Affected: 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63, 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 and 2 more. Filed with NHTSA on January 27, 2020, covering about 2,518 vehicles.

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.

The risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign20V-048 (20V048000)
Manufacturer number2020020023
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentEngine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Report dateJanuary 27, 2020
Owners notifiedMarch 20, 2020
Vehicles affected2,518
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the engine & cooling

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 20V-048 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,518 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.