2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S

4 recalls — 5 complaints — 49 TSBs

COMMUNICATION

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models... Read more

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-80... Read more

24,226 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350... Read more

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

51 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

51 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 AMG GT S vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015 to July 24, 2015. In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the rear flange may fail, and as a result, there may be a loss of torque to the rear whee... Read more

Consequence

If the adhesive bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2016050008.

136 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	1
SUSPENSION	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
POWER TRAIN	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1

Incident date: Sep 18, 2020

I BOUGHT A C63 AMG 2016 FROM DCH FORD OF THOUSAND OAKS CA ON 9/18/20 AND 9/21 I HEARD BRAKE NOISE I CALL THE DEALER TO INFORM THEM ABOUT THE NOISE AND THEY SAID I BOUGHT AS IS, I TOOK THE CAR TO MERCEDES BENZ OF ENCINO CA TO GET A FULL INSPECTION . I GOT A REPORT STATING THAT THE BRAKES WERE 2 MM ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2020

MY GLC300 2016 COULDN'T START AND THE INFORMATION APPEARED ON THE SCREEN: 'POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION'. ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, I FOUND THAT MY CAR NEEDED TO BE RECALLED DUE TO STEERING PROBLEMS, BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE A CALL ABOUT IT.

Incident date: Jun 12, 2020

THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WAS ALMOST DETACHED WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT ON THE FREEWAY,AND THE PROBLEM NOW IS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

Incident date: Jun 12, 2020

THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WAS ALMOST DETACHED WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT ON THE FREEWAY,AND THE PROBLEM NOW IS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

Incident date: Dec 19, 2018

DRIVING THE CAR IN THE HIGHWAY AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AT 40 MILES PER HOUR (MIRACLE THAT I DID NOT HAVE AND ACCIDENT. SENT THE CAR TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND SAID IT WAS A ELECTRONIC (SOFTWARE ISSUE ). SAME PROBLEM CAME BACK AFTER TRYING TO TURN OUT OF A BUSY STREET. CAR IS AT THE DEALER ... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2 DR RWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (AM7) (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	22.0	18.0	Premium	$3,850

CO2 Emissions: 486.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S

49 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	6
160000 STRUCTURE	4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
350000 EQUIPMENT	3
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	3
100000 POWER TRAIN	3
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	2

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

As previously reported, 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 alleg

160000 STRUCTURE

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is st

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The red battery light in the instrument cluster lights up while driving. Voltage drop in alternator / battery / chassis main circuit.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20, or MBUX. The contact list may not be fully populated and in some instances, the call list will display telephone numbers but no names

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints:

340000 COMMUNICATION

Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional

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

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

190000 TIRES

Information Label on Tire Sealant

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information Label on Tire Sealant

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Maintenance Computer Software Update

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise from speakers

350000 EQUIPMENT

MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise from speakers

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise from speakers

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly

010000 STEERING

Steering assist unavailable, red steering wheel and multiple MILs in instrument cluster

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Steering assist unavailable, red steering wheel and multiple MILs in instrument cluster

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Temporary fault message for all assistance systems in the IC

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

BR190: Exhaust system noises

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service: Service display implausible

160000 STRUCTURE

Water deflector/ seal lip tears

250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Check both rear axle upper control arms, replace if necessary.

220000 SEATS

Leather creaking at backrest between trim and leather of seat side bolster

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Liftgate protective film wrinkled

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine running rough / Fault code entry

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Retrofit of fixed rear wing - rear spoiler

160000 STRUCTURE

Problems with film coating for A45 AMG, CLA45 AMG, GLA45 AMG, C63 AMG, AMG GT

160000 STRUCTURE

Model series 190 cracking between loading floor and side trunk lining

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

Model series 190 cracking between loading floor and side trunk lining

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Door seal on B-pillar detaches / protrudes

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Variable rear spoiler occasionally fails to extend or retract.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Nokia Lumia mobile phone: Individual names/contacts are not displayed or wrong names are shown during phone call

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Fault message "Vehicle symbol" in instrument cluster

026000 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Cracking noises when driving over undulations

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Message in instrument cluster "Measurement of engine oil level not possible"

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Message in instrument cluster "Measurement of engine oil level not possible"

100000 POWER TRAIN

Dual Clutch Transmission leak has been observed.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Dual clutch transmission leaking

100000 POWER TRAIN

Automatic transmission limp-home mode, fault codes 0717, 0718, 0722, 0723, 2200, 2201, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2767, 2768, P071700, P071800, P072200, P072300, P276700, P276800

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S across all model years (2016–2019).

363 Total Recalls

5 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2019	184	0	View
2018	88	0	View
2017	87	0	View
2016 (current)	4	5

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models

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