Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Feb 16, 2020 to Aug 3, 2021.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-478 | Jun 25, 2021 | Bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation | Powertrain | 1,522 | Part replacement |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | Software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the… | Communication | 1,292,258 | Software update |
| 18V-724 | Oct 15, 2018 | Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the… | Airbags | 2 | Software update |
| 18V-208 | Mar 29, 2018 | Housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel | Airbags | 57 | Part replacement |
| 17V-826 | Dec 18, 2017 | Seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts | Seat belts | 1,263 | 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V478000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there were abnormal sounds while shifting gear. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 3,200. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint 11427627THE VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E63S AMG. THIS COMPLAINT TIES TO COMPLAINT NUMBERS 11301860 AND 11307931 REGARDING VIN [XXX]. IN ADDITION TO THE MESSAGES REFERENCED IN THE PRIOR COMPLAINTS, THE CAR NOW MESSAGES THIS: ?NO ESP ASSISTANCE -- DRIVE ON CAREFULLY; CONSULT WORKSHOP? AND ?ELECTRONIC REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK INOPERATIVE.? ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ON ONE OCCASION AUTONOMOUSLY PREVENTED THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. THE M-B DEALERSHIP HAS SO FAR FAILED TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS AND, AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, HAS NO PLAN TO DO SO. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA complaint 11309465Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.