Model year record

2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63S

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V217000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
493
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-26
Owners notified
2021-05-18

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.

Safety risk

Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V395000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
5,399
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-06
Owners notified
2020-08-28

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C63 AMG, C63 AMG S, AMG GT 53, AMG GT 63, AMG GT 63 S, and 2020 GLC 63 AMG, GLC 63 AMG S vehicles. An incorrect Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software version may cause the ESP system to react inaccurately. On December 18, 2020, an additional 360 vehicles were added to the recall population.

Safety risk

If the ESP does not react properly to a driving situation, it may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Letters for the owners of the 360 additional vehicles were mailed January 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080016.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.