2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63: recalls and complaints

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• 21V19700019 Mar 2021Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
• 21V0580005 Feb 2021Communication / Auto Crash Notification
• 20V04800027 Jan 2020Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Turbo/Supercharger
• 18V91000019 Dec 2018Lane Departure / Lane Keep / Steering Assist
• 18V90800019 Dec 2018Lane Departure / Lane Keep / Steering Assist
• 18V60700011 Sep 2018Lane Departure / Sensing System / Camera

1. 21V197000Received 19 Mar 2021. 15,096 units.

   Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021070010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 2021.

2. 21V058000Received 5 Feb 2021. 1,292,258 units.

   Communication / Auto Crash Notification

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021020025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2021.

3. 20V048000Received 27 Jan 2020. 2,518 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Turbo/Supercharger

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2020020023. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Mar 2020.

4. 18V910000Received 19 Dec 2018. 6,200 units.

   Lane Departure / Lane Keep / Steering Assist

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040024.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2019040024. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 May 2019.

5. 18V908000Received 19 Dec 2018. 5,754 units.

   Lane Departure / Lane Keep / Steering Assist

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040025.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2019040025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 May 2019.

6. 18V607000Received 11 Sep 2018. 375 units.

   Lane Departure / Sensing System / Camera

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC and S65 AMG vehicles. The software calibration for the Active Lane Keeping Assist may be incorrect, and as a result, the system may not intervene in the event of an unintended lane departure while traveling faster than 65 miles an hour.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the multipurpose camera software, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018090008.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2018090008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Oct 2018.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

2

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

1

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

10 Nov 2025

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20143
2. 20153
3. 20164
4. 20175
5. 20186
6. 20197
7. 20203
8. 20212

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63?

1,322,201 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63, model years 2014 to 2021. 6 of them name the 2018 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 name most often?

Suspension: 2 of 6 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.