2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG GT S years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S. That is the most of any AMG GT S model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 40,567 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 40,567 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 42,354 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 42,354 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Communication
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Electrical system:software; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 AMG GT S vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015 to July 24, 2015. In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the rear flange may fail, and as a result, there may be a loss of torque to the rear wheels.
Risk: If the adhesive bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2016050008.
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 bought a c63 amg 2016 from dch ford of thousand oaks ca on 9/18/20 and 9/21 i heard brake noise i call the dealer to inform them about the noise and they said i bought as is, i took the car to mercedes benz of encino ca to get a full inspection . I got a report stating that the brakes were 2 mm…
My glc300 2016 couldn't start and the information appeared on the screen: 'power steering malfunction'. On the nhtsa website, i found that my car needed to be recalled due to steering problems, but i did not receive a call about it.
The panoramic sunroof was almost detached when i tried to open it on the freeway,and the problem now is not closing all the way.
Driving the car in the highway and steering wheel locked at 40 miles per hour (miracle that i did not have and accident. Sent the car to the dealer multiple times and said it was a electronic (software issue ). Same problem came back after trying to turn out of a busy street. Car is at the dealer…
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 AMG GT S | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 AMG GT S | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 AMG GT S | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 |
See all Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S problems by year, every Mercedes-Benz model, or the Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG GT S model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.