Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, across 8 model years (2013–2023). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No AMG E63S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 AMG E63S: 3 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2019 AMG E63S: 2 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2015 AMG E63S: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 AMG E63S | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 AMG E63S | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2020 AMG E63S | 1 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2019 AMG E63S | 2 | 6 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 AMG E63S | 3 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 AMG E63S | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2014 AMG E63S | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 AMG E63S | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (3), 2019 (2), 2015 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S?
Service Brakes, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.