2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Wheels (1) · Steering (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Communication 2019-11-01 · campaign 19V787000 · 24,226 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Air Bags:frontal 2017-10-06 · campaign 17V627000 · 495,290 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cou
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Service bulletins (139)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Service Brakes 2026-09-01 · LI42.10-P-063502 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. cause frictional vibrations remedy the intent of this document is to reduce noise from high performance amg brakes. amg brakes are designed for performance under high load and in certain scenario
Steering 2026-08-28 · LI46.35-P-067339 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint during part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. or rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the electric steering system when steering (see attachment). complaint does not impact the ability to safely steer or control
Structure:body 2026-08-24 · LI72.20-P-075746 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint tailgate opens unintentionally. cause accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. example: when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. remedy as of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that the tailgate no longer opens as a res
Engine 2026-08-12 · LI01.20-P-080884 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint oil leaks found on m176 or m177 engines diagnosed to be from the cylinder head cover area cause unknown (under investigation) remedy if oil leaks are found at left or right cylinder head cover area please collect the following information and open tips case. 1. collect photos of the leak 2
Showing the 6 most recent of 139 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-30 · Engine“2016 mercedes-benz c63 s amg, m177 4.0l twin-turbo v8. this engine is marketed under mercedes-benz's "one man, one engine" philosophy — hand-assembled by a single master technician. it failed irreparably at 67,323 miles on a properly maintained vehicle owned by a 14-year mercedes-benz customer who has purchased six mercedes-benz vehicles. all main…”
2024-01-03 · Engine“my coils are faulty and needing to be replaced, but not part of the existing recall for c63s coils. on the message forums for c63s i’ve come across a lot of owners that are having issues not being part of the recall. campaign no. 2017060008. …”
2021-11-08 · Engine“car lost all throtle on the highway, and when pressed on gas pedal nothing would happen. a death trap. it was very dangerous and car behind me almost hit me. happened many times and the dealer could not fix it. car just went out of warranty couple months ago…”
2021-06-05 · Steering“the steering wheel won’t go up or down the auxiliary ratidator keeps getting damaged from road debris my 3 time replacing it …”
2018-12-21 · Wheels · 25,400 mi“i bought my 2016 mercedes c63s amg from a dealer in edmond, oklahoma (jackie cooper bmw) and they sold me the car with less than 10% tread left on the tires. shortly after the purchase i called the dealer for assistance and they flat out denied any wrong doing. they claimed they did a "rigorous inspection" but somehow the tires that were down to th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.