2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG GT years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. That ranks 4th out of 6 AMG GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 11,107 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 11,107 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 50% | 11,107 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 11,107 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.
Risk: A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021090008.
Communication: auto crash notification; electrical system:software
Problem: 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.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module; electrical system:software
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Seat belts
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.
Risk: If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V478000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there were abnormal sounds while…
The vehicle is a 2018 mercedes-benz e63s amg. This complaint ties to complaint numbers 11301860 and 11307931 regarding vin [xxx]. In addition to the messages referenced in the prior complaints, the car now messages this: ?no esp assistance -- drive on carefully; consult workshop? And ?electronic…
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG GT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 AMG GT | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 AMG GT | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 AMG GT | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 AMG GT | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 AMG GT | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG GT model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.