Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63, across 8 model years (2014–2021). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No AMG S63 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 AMG S63: 3 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2018 AMG S63: 2 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2017 AMG S63: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 AMG S63: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2016 AMG S63: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2020 AMG S63: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
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 S63 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 AMG S63 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 AMG S63 | 1 | 3 | — | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | |
| 2019 AMG S63 | 3 | 7 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2018 AMG S63 | 2 | 6 | — | Suspension | |
| 2017 AMG S63 | 2 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2016 AMG S63 | 1 | 4 | — | Lane Departure | |
| 2015 AMG S63 | 1 | 3 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2014 AMG S63 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (3), 2018 (2), 2017 (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 S63?
Steering, with 4 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.