Mercedes-Benz AMG GT problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2016–2021).

Complaints: 18
Recalls: 12
Model years: 6
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 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 GT model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem
2021 AMG GT	2	2	Electrical System
2020 AMG GT	4	4	Wheels & Tires
2019 AMG GT	3	2	Electrical System
2018 AMG GT	2	5	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2017 AMG GT	1	5	Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 AMG GT	6	2	Transmission & Drivetrain

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

Transmission & Drivetrain
6 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Wheels & Tires
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Seats & Seat Belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
1 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
1 complaints

Complaint trend

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

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls

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 22V042000Jan 28, 2022172 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: 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.
Recall 21V478000Jun 25, 20211,522 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018
Risk: A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020
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 20V775000Dec 11, 20209 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V227000Apr 21, 2020149 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: 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.
Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 19V457000Jun 14, 20191,002 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017
Risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 18V724000Oct 15, 20182 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 18V208000Mar 29, 201857 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: 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.
Recall 17V818000Dec 18, 20178 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: 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.
Recall 17V826000Dec 18, 20171,263 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event 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