The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63s has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 33,197 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21V2170002021-03-26493 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.
Consequence
Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING20V0480002020-01-272,518 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to…
Consequence
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.
SEAT BELTS19V7880002019-11-0129,720 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550…
Consequence
The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.
SEATS18V6090002018-09-1122 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E63S AMG 4MATIC vehicles. The front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit.
Consequence
If the passenger seat is adjusted beyond its intended limit, the occupant may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment range, and if needed, install a mechanical adjustment range limitation or update the seat control unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this…
AIR BAGS18V5150002018-08-03345 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child…
Consequence
If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
SEATS18V1500002018-03-0699 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, C63S AMG, E63 S AMG Sedan, and E63S AMG Stationwagon vehicles fitted with AMG performance seats. The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.
Consequence
The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds of the backrest frames, replacing the backrests as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060001.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1injuries
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“This note regards complaint number: 11301860, which I previously reported. Please refer to it for information. Mercedes-benz took the vehicle to m-b fayetteville, nc on 1-31-20 and returned it on 2-3-20. After only 54 miles, the vehicle is performing exactly as it did when I first reported this…”
“This note regards complaint number: 11301860, which I previously reported. Please refer to it for information. Mercedes-benz took the vehicle to m-b fayetteville, nc on 1-31-20 and returned it on 2-3-20. After only 54 miles, the vehicle is performing exactly as it did when I first reported this…”
“This note regards complaint number: 11301860, which I previously reported. Please refer to it for information. Mercedes-benz took the vehicle to m-b fayetteville, nc on 1-31-20 and returned it on 2-3-20. After only 54 miles, the vehicle is performing exactly as it did when I first reported this…”
“My vehicle is a 2018 mercedes-benz e63s. On the highway or in town, it reports "brake-assist inoperable; blind spot assist inoperable; distance assist inoperable"; plus, the cruise control has stopped working. The trouble occurs intermittently. They are not false messages. The items reported do…”
“My vehicle is a 2018 mercedes-benz e63s. On the highway or in town, it reports "brake-assist inoperable; blind spot assist inoperable; distance assist inoperable"; plus, the cruise control has stopped working. The trouble occurs intermittently. They are not false messages. The items reported do…”
“My vehicle is a 2018 mercedes-benz e63s. On the highway or in town, it reports "brake-assist inoperable; blind spot assist inoperable; distance assist inoperable"; plus, the cruise control has stopped working. The trouble occurs intermittently. They are not false messages. The items reported do…”
“When the vehicle is parked and either of the front doors are opened, it is very difficult to keep the door from slamming onto someone attempting to exit the vehicle. This occurs unless the vehicle on a slope downhill or towards the side of the door that is opened. This has bruised my legs and my…”
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