2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 S Recalls, Complaints & Safety

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 9-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	18.0	27.0	21.0	Premium	$3,300

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
350000 EQUIPMENT	11
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	6
010000 STEERING	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	3
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	2

119700 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUEL CELL

Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded

160000 STRUCTURE

Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A???A???A?MBAG??A???A???A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY20-23 A-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class (177, 205, 118, 257, 213, 238,

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A???A???A?MBAG??A???A???A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY20-23 A-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class (177, 205, 118, 257, 213, 238,

010000 STEERING

The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module during steering maneuvers See example file in the attachments area: Lenkrad-Schleifger??A?usch_SteeringWheel-GrindingNoises.mp4 T

010000 STEERING

Noises in the steering column area when steering. Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the driver footwell or do they tend to occur in the area of t

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2017-2021 C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class, SL, and SLC (205, 117, 257, 213/238, 253, 166/292, 190/290,217/2

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: On behalf of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA), thank you for being a part of the Mercedes-Benz family. We hope that you??A?A?re enjoying your vehicle. Here at MBUSA, we are committed to delivering an exceptional own

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY19-23 A-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQB, G-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class (177, 205, 118, 257, 213, 23

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") is extending the warranty coverage on the engine thermostat (including s

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") is extending the warranty coverage on the engine thermostat (including s

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an ext

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an ext

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2018-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and 223 platform) vehicles,

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2018-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and 223 platform) vehicles,

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

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

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

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

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle ke

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle ke

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

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.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint CEL on with Code P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" Cause Under investigation. This is not an issue that affects drivability or performance and is not a safety concern. The vehicle remains saf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2020-2022 A-Class, C-Class, CLAClass, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, and GLS-Class (118, 167, 177,

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Clunking noises on rough roads. especially during short strokes of the damper. Attachments File Description MRA rear noise check.MP3 Noise complaints - Clunking Cause Damage to the thread on the piston in the damper, because of which t

020000 SUSPENSION

Clunking noises on rough roads. especially during short strokes of the damper. Attachments File Description MRA rear noise check.MP3 Noise complaints - Clunking Cause Damage to the thread on the piston in the damper, because of which t

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Eco start/stop nonfunctional due to 12V battery

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

The Weather App will not populate local weather data based on current vehicle position.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The Weather App will not populate local weather data based on current vehicle position.

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Insufficient charging or no wireless charging with iPhone 12.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Coolant warning in instrument cluster - Leak in coolant line

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Coolant warning in instrument cluster - Leak in coolant line

138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

Coolant warning in instrument cluster - Leak in coolant line

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

"Free browsing, Internet access via Wi-Fi hotspot and Internet radio nonfunctional"

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

"Free browsing, Internet access via Wi-Fi hotspot and Internet radio nonfunctional"

350000 EQUIPMENT

"Free browsing, Internet access via Wi-Fi hotspot and Internet radio nonfunctional"

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

M17x.xxx Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

M17x.xxx Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Remote start causing CEL and U012600.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Remote start causing CEL and U012600.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Remote start causing CEL and U012600.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In the quick test, faults P0A1402 and/or P0AB602 are stored in the Drive Unit, electrical fault or open circuit (signal error) in actuation system. Remedy: Replace both acceleration sensors for the engine mounts

010000 STEERING

Complaint: Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jams in upper / lower adjustment position or it generates a cracking noise when exiting the upper /lower adjustment position (e.g. for Easy Entry function). Cause: Heig

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint: Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jams in upper / lower adjustment position or it generates a cracking noise when exiting the upper /lower adjustment position (e.g. for Easy Entry function). Cause: Heig

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Complaint: Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jams in upper / lower adjustment position or it generates a cracking noise when exiting the upper /lower adjustment position (e.g. for Easy Entry function). Cause: Heig

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The mobile phone address book is not transferred completely to the multimedia system (COMAND or MBUX). In some cases, the call list shows just the telephone numbers but no names. The problem only occurs in conjunction with the iPhone and s

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

Fault code B223209 is logged as "stored" in the parking control unit.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Fault code B223209 is logged as "stored" in the parking control unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A fixed SRS message is displayed in the instrument cluster. Cause is not safety-relevant and does not affect function of safety systems.

140000 AIR BAGS

A fixed SRS message is displayed in the instrument cluster. Cause is not safety-relevant and does not affect function of safety systems.

350000 EQUIPMENT

NTG5.5 Audio 20: Static noise heard after opening the door

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NTG5.5 Audio 20: Static noise heard after opening the door

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Check engine indicator light active and fault code P261029/P02FF85/P02FF02 stored in engine control unit

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information Label on Tire Sealant

190000 TIRES

Information Label on Tire Sealant

350000 EQUIPMENT

EASY-Pack liftgate does not fully open

350000 EQUIPMENT

Map pocket on front seat backrest trim does not close.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine sound change after recent software updates.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Engine sound change after recent software updates.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Engine sound change after recent software updates.

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GLA 250	1,219	416	View
GLC 300	1,143	568	View
GLE 350	1,116	311	View
C 300	1,074	360	View
AMG GLS63	963	12	View
AMG C43	944	74	View
CLA 250	923	130	View
AMG GLC43	920	42	View

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