Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 (2014–2021).
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 15
- Model years
- 8
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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 S63 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 AMG S63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2020 AMG S63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2019 AMG S63 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Brakes |
| 2018 AMG S63 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | Suspension |
| 2017 AMG S63 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System |
| 2016 AMG S63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2015 AMG S63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Lighting |
| 2014 AMG S63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 problem areas (all years)
- Steering3 complaints
- Brakes2 complaints
- Suspension2 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion2 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
- Airbags1 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain1 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech1 complaints
- Electrical System1 complaints
- Engine1 complaints
Complaint trend
Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 recalls
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
Risk: If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
Risk: If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: If the Active Lane Keeping Assist does not intervene as expected above 65 miles per hour, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk: If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the seat belt is installed improperly, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the ECO-Start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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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