Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints and 31 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 (2016–2024). The 2017 AMG C43 has the most serious complaints, most often about seats & seat belts.

Complaints
45
Recalls
31
Model years
9
Worst year
2017

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 — 12 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Seats & Seat Belts
  2. 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 — 12 complaints; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (1 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 AMG C4300002—
2023 AMG C4330007Brakes
2022 AMG C4310001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2021 AMG C4310006Wheels & Tires
2020 AMG C43120009Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 AMG C43600012Wheels & Tires
2018 AMG C43800011Visibility & Wipers
2017 AMG C431210010Seats & Seat Belts
2016 AMG C4320001Wheels & Tires

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problem areas (all years)

  • Wheels & Tires
    11 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    7 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    5 complaints
  • Electrical System
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

20212022
Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls

  • Recall 25V253000May 2, 202546 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V371000May 24, 202418 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A damaged wiring harness can prevent the air bags installed in the seats from deploying as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V115000Feb 16, 202431,848 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V880000Dec 21, 202379,676 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V854000Dec 15, 20232,976 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V462000Jun 30, 20238,178 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V463000Jun 30, 20231,558 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V445000Jun 26, 2023143,551 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 22V232000Apr 8, 2022126,443 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V961000Dec 13, 2021139 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V509000Jul 2, 20211,467 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V406000May 28, 2021218 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V230000Apr 1, 20218,634 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V197000Mar 19, 202115,096 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 21V032000Jan 29, 202124,550 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 20V068000Feb 7, 2020239 vehiclesModel years 2020

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

  • Recall 19V586000Aug 9, 201926,584 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Loss of power from the battery can impair post-crash functions, such as communicating with emergency services and activating hazard lights. The battery may also detach and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V540000Jul 19, 20191,957 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V130000Feb 26, 201922,637 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V909000Dec 19, 2018675 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Driving the vehicle with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V838000Nov 27, 2018104,663 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V839000Nov 27, 20184,969 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V761000Oct 29, 2018119 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology