2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG E63S years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S. That ranks 4th out of 8 AMG E63S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
Risk: A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040002.
Electrical system:wiring; electrical system:starter assembly
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads. If cargo were to strike the left-rear seatback, the latch may fail.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070004.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was operating my car on a 4-lane highway early in the morning, conditions were sunny and weather was approximately 50 degrees. Without warning the panoramic sunroof on my E63S exploded with a loud pop and showered the interior of my car with glass. This was sudden and unprovoked by any outside…
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S years
← 2019 AMG E63S · 2021 AMG E63S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 AMG E63S | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 AMG E63S | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 AMG E63S | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 AMG E63S | 3 | 6 |
| 2015 AMG E63S | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 AMG E63S | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 AMG E63S | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG E63S model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.