Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 (2017–2018).

Complaints
7
Recalls
6
Model years
2
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 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.

Every Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2018 AMG E4360101Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2017 AMG E4310006Wheels & Tires

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 problem areas (all years)

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 recalls

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    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 18V271000Apr 27, 201842 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V151000Mar 6, 201828 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V574000Sep 19, 20174 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V114000Feb 23, 2017307,629 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V076000Feb 8, 201712,456 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.

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