Coupe, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Oct 16, 2019 to Oct 16, 2019.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-850 | Nov 29, 2018 | Locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position | Steering | 6,373 | Part replacement |
| 18V-838 | Nov 27, 2018 | Status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly | Airbags | 104,663 | Software update |
| 18V-608 | Sep 11, 2018 | Incorrect bonding of the rear window may cause the window to loosen and detach from the vehicle | Visibility and wipers | 387 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-456 | Jul 10, 2018 | Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle | Structure | 10,826 | Part replacement |
| 18V-207 | Mar 29, 2018 | Seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat | Seats | 3,088 | Part replacement |
| 18V-150 | Mar 6, 2018 | Backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats | Seats | 99 | Part replacement |
| 17V-627 | Oct 6, 2017 | Driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air… | Airbags | 495,290 | Not stated |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C63S EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TIRES, SIZE: 285/30/ZR19 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHANTILLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,077 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint 11268993Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.