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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 18 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, covering model years 2016 to 2021. The 2016 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 12 recall campaigns on file
  • 18 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2016–2021)
  • most complaints: 2016 (6 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (6 complaints)
  • latest recall 22V365000 (reported May 20, 2022)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2016 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 18, or 33.3%. Next come 2020 (4) and 2019 (3). The fewest are for 2017, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2016–2021Column chart of 18 complaints across 6 model years. The highest is 2016 with 6. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2016: 6 complaints620162017: 1 complaint120172018: 2 complaints220182019: 3 complaints320192020: 4 complaints420202021: 2 complaints22021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201660000
201710000
201820000
201930000
202040000
202120000
All model years180000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz AMG GT components

top 11 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (33.3% of all 18), followed by Electrical System (3) and Engine (3).

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz AMG GT complaints (top 11)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz AMG GT complaints (top 11)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train633.3%
Electrical System316.7%
Engine316.7%
Unknown or Other316.7%
Wheels316.7%
Service Brakes211.1%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)15.6%
Fuel/Propulsion System15.6%
Seats15.6%
Steering15.6%
Suspension15.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls

12 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name AMG GT, newest first. The 12 campaigns cover model years 2016 to 2021. The 2017 and 2018 model years appear in the most campaigns (5 each).

  • 12 recall campaigns
  • 3 over-the-air remedies
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recall campaigns covering each model year
2016: 2 campaigns2017: 5 campaigns2018: 5 campaigns2019: 2 campaigns2020: 4 campaigns2021: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 22V365000

    Reported

    Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2019–2021 · Over-the-air fix

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

    Consequence:
    A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 22V042000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring; Traction Control System; Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Model year 2021

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles. The wiring harness for the front wheel speed sensor may be the incorrect length, which could result in damage to the harness during certain driving conditions.

    Consequence:
    A damaged speed sensor wiring harness can impair dynamic control functions, such as stability and traction control, and anti-lock brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 21V478000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    Model years 2016–2018

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.

    Consequence:
    A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021090008.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 21V058000

    Reported

    Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2017–2020 · Over-the-air fix

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 20V775000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 2020

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020120016.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 20V227000

    Reported

    Communication

    Model year 2020

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The emergency call system (eCall) communication module may be missing the wiring harness ground line, which may cause the system to relay an inaccurate vehicle location, and restrict the ability to communicate verbally with the call center.

    Consequence:
    An inaccurate vehicle location or the inability to communicate with the call center may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wiring harness of the communication module, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060010.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 19V787000

    Reported

    Communication

    Model year 2017 · Over-the-air fix

    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 visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

    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 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 19V457000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    Model years 2016–2017

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient, causing the driveshaft to separate while in motion.

    Consequence:
    If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the carbon-fiber draft shaft, including the flange, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090018.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 18V724000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Electrical System › Software

    Model year 2018

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. 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 first-stage deploying as intended.

    Consequence:
    If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 18V208000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2018

    Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 17V826000

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model year 2018

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.

    Consequence:
    If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 17V818000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

    Model year 2017

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not function properly, possibly causing the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    A passenger air bag that is incorrectly activated or deactivated in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury due to potential incorrect airbag deployment or non-deployment.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT have?

NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, covering model years 2016 to 2021. The most recent, 22V365000, was reported on May 20, 2022 and is filed under “Communication”. The 2017 and 2018 model years are covered by the most campaigns (5 each).

Which Mercedes-Benz AMG GT model year has the most complaints?

The 2016 model year, with 6 of the 18 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.3%). The next are 2020 (4) and 2019 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GT complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 33.3% of all 18. Electrical System (3) and Engine (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

How many Mercedes-Benz AMG GT complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 18 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.