2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43
1 recalls — 2 complaints — 65 TSBs
17V627000 Oct 6, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe... Read more
Consequence
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 2 |
WHEELS
Feb 9, 2021
Incident date: Dec 26, 2019
FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WENT FLAT AND SUSPECTED TIRE HAD A SMALL LEAK. DEALER INSPECTED AND INDICATED THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED, CAUSING THE LEAK. WHILE WAITING FOR A REPLACEMENT, A VEHICLE INSPECTION INDICATED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS ALSO CRACKED, THOUGH NOT YET LEAKING AIR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DEALER-S... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 6, 2021
Incident date: Jan 12, 2021
MY CAR ONLY HAS 33000 MILES ON IT. THE WHEELS HAS PIRELLI RFT, THAT COMES WITH THE CAR. BOTH THE ORIGINAL MERCEDES FRONT RIMS OF MY CAR CRACKED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WITH MY FAMILY. THIS IS HIGHLY CONCERNING AND LIFE THREATENING. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MERCEDES WHEELS AND 100S OF CUSTOMERS ARE I... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43
65 manufacturer communications from 41 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 13 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 4 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
NCU-2023060003
Jun 15, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2016 a?? 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning contro
NCU-2023060003
Jun 15, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2016 a?? 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning contro
NCU-2023060003
Jun 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2016 a?? 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning contro
LI46.15-P-071669
Mar 1, 2023
010000 STEERING
Complaint Loads induced at the steering wheel through pushing and pulling actions may cause creaking and cracking noises in the mechanical steering column. Cause Insufficient grease lubrication in the clamping area of the mechanical ste
LI72.00-P-075743
Jan 4, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Staining on door trim strips and top and bottom trim elements on rear side windows. Cause Damage to protective coating of door beltline trim strips, door upper trim strips and side window trim element. Remedy 1. Check if the problem can
LI46.15-P-063353
Jul 14, 2022
010000 STEERING
Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. 1. Steering column hei
LI46.15-P-063353
Jul 14, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. 1. Steering column hei
LI46.15-P-063353
Jul 14, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. 1. Steering column hei
LI32.25-P-066246
Jul 11, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Complaint Thumping noise on rear axle shock absorber on rough road. Cause Until now the rear axle shock absorber support bushing was only available together with the rear axle shock absorber as a replacement part. In future, the rear ax
LI32.25-P-066246
Jul 11, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Complaint Thumping noise on rear axle shock absorber on rough road. Cause Until now the rear axle shock absorber support bushing was only available together with the rear axle shock absorber as a replacement part. In future, the rear ax
LI82.85-P-074970
Jul 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint Customer may have one or more of the following complaints: a?? Vehicle location is shown incorrectly in the Navigation Display a?? Navigation destination search is not possible a?? Street names are not shown in Navigation disp
LI82.85-P-074970
Jul 7, 2022
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Complaint Customer may have one or more of the following complaints: a?? Vehicle location is shown incorrectly in the Navigation Display a?? Navigation destination search is not possible a?? Street names are not shown in Navigation disp
SC-202203005
Mar 11, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2015-2018 C-Class and GLC-Class (205 and 253 platform) vehicles, the software for the powertrain control unit may not correspond to the cu
SC-202203005
Mar 11, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2015-2018 C-Class and GLC-Class (205 and 253 platform) vehicles, the software for the powertrain control unit may not correspond to the cu
LI68.05-P-060307
Jan 9, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the
LI09.00-P-074093
Dec 8, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
LI2700P073124
Sep 30, 2021
116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR
Model series 190.4 Anti-theft alarm activates without obvious cause.
LI2700P073124
Sep 30, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Model series 190.4 Anti-theft alarm activates without obvious cause.
LI8285P070107
Aug 27, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
The Weather App will not populate local weather data based on current vehicle position.
LI8285P070107
Aug 27, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Weather App will not populate local weather data based on current vehicle position.
LI8860P073470
Aug 11, 2021
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
LI8860P073470
Aug 11, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
LI8270P073025
Aug 9, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Insufficient charging or no wireless charging with iPhone 12.
LI2700P073124
Jun 7, 2021
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Transmission diagnosis using th eIntelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool.
LI2700P073124
Jun 7, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Transmission diagnosis using th eIntelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool.
LI2700P073124
Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Transmission diagnosis using th eIntelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool.
LI2700P073106
May 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Remote start causing CEL and U012600.
LI2700P073106
May 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Remote start causing CEL and U012600.
LI2700P073106
May 25, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Remote start causing CEL and U012600.
LI46.15-P-071669
Sep 16, 2020
010000 STEERING
Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column
LI82.85-P-071453
Jul 31, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
LI82.85-P-071453
Jul 31, 2020
340000 COMMUNICATION
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
LI82.10-P-062049
Jun 30, 2020
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlamps fogged
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
NCU - HVAC Warra
May 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
LI82.85-P-071023
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
NTG5.5 Audio 20 with codes 355 and 357: Vehicle positioning inaccurate / implausible, route guidance not possible
P-SC-2020020001
Feb 7, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Information Label on Tire Sealant
P-SC-2020020001
Feb 7, 2020
190000 TIRES
Information Label on Tire Sealant
LI77 30-P-070145
Aug 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Fraying Headliner Cords
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI35 30-P-058566
Aug 5, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
P-SC-2019050006
May 28, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Check coolant hose from expansion reservoir to cooler and replace if necessary
LI83-70-P-064480
May 22, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
"High-voltage battery warning message" in instrument cluster
LI54-10-P-069831
May 21, 2019
100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Electric range is reduced after brief period
LI82-85-P-069789
May 20, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NTG 5.5 head unit - Browser shows "Fault during authentication" message
LI82-85-P-069725
May 20, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
COMAND Online (code 531): Wrong date in system settings, incorrect time in instrument cluster
LI54-71-P-068935
May 2, 2019
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
BR205 Facelift - Blind Spot Assist may activate without obvious cause
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI07 70-P-066276
Mar 12, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.
LI9110P0633475
Nov 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Map pocket on front seat backrest trim does not close.
LI8285P0633423
Aug 25, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".
Enclosures
Mar 3, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
The following part numbers should no longer be installed and any existing stock on hand must be returned to your facing PDC via Special Return, use Item Category SCM Authorized Part Return; include a copy of the NCA as your authorization to
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI82.85-P-059356
Jul 8, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The animation in individual vehicle settings such as, e.g. mirror folding function or seat belt adjustment is missing. Note: The functions of these vehicle settings are not affected.
LI82.85-P-059362
Jul 8, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Audio 20 control unit (A26/17) or COMAND Online control unit (A26/17) does not start (central display dark/ no audio output) and is not recognized with XENTRY Diagnostics although the fuses and the power supply are OK.
LI72.40-P-058875
Apr 10, 2014
130000 VISIBILITY
Passenger side outside mirror glass adjusts itself at random at ignition on/off
P-B-00.20-105
Mar 10, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
MY-All Model 205, Maintenance Interval
P-B-00.20-105
Mar 10, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
In addition to the information published in the Introduction into Service Manual, note maintenance interval changes for model 205.
LI82.85-P-055695
Jul 8, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 across all model years (2016–2024).
59
Total Recalls
78
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths