2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (2) · Wheels (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Communication: Auto Crash Notification 2021-02-05 · campaign 21V058000 · 1,292,258 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (141)
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.
Steering 2026-09-26 · LI46.10-P-080896 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint slight creaking noises when steering. cause noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. remedy remove the horn contact plate and check the sleeves for noise; see attached video. if necessary, apply lubricant to the sleeves.
Power Train 2026-09-26 · LI27.00-P-073124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (nag3 classic /9g‑tronic automatic transmission) and 725.1 (nag3 facelift/9g‑tronic automatic transmission facelift) for faster, more effective and more targeted diagnosis, intelligent predictive repair (ipr) has been developed a
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
Engine 2026-09-17 · LI20.10-P-075374 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint red coolant warning in instrument cluster. fault codes u019f00 or u019f87 current/stored in mrg1 control unit. cause various causes remedy perform guided test for fault code u019f with xentry diagnosis. verify the following connections are clean and tight. correct any problems and retest p
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,
Power Train 2026-09-14 · LI27.10-P-075869 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. this can be identified through control unit n45 or n15/7 in the quick test. when accelerating with light load, vibrations or jolting sensation may come from the drivetrain. it may be mistaken for a harsh shift. cause modified oil qu
Showing the 6 most recent of 141 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-26 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 61,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 mercedes-benz e43 amg. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side headlights intermittently inoperative. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the man…”
2024-11-14 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“the emergency applied braking system was applied while driving the 2018 mercedes-benz e43 amg on a city street, with no other car or obstacle in the way of the car. fortunately, there was no other vehicle behind us when this happened. i had the vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic who found no fault codes in the obd system. he did update th…”
2023-10-04 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“on august 12, 2023, my husband pulled into the e43 into the garage with my two kids. when my son got out of the car, he noticed smoke coming out of the front of the car and notified my husband. he popped the hood and tried to put it out with the fire extinguisher but the smoke got overwhelming and he called 911. fire department came and put out the…”
2022-05-27 · Power Train“for several years, the vehicle has had issues when shifting from drive to reverse or reverse to drive. i took to the dealer for repair and they claimed it was fixed. because it is an intermittent issue, it was difficult to pinpoint when and if the issue would happen again. the vehicle is available for inspection and has been taken back to the de…”
2021-10-08 · Wheels“i bought this 2018 e43 amg at 24k miles ,still under warranty ,and when i first told by dealer that there's a crack on my wheel i have to replace it ,i thought it was my driving even though i can't think of getting in a pothole whatsoever,so i shop around and found a random shop ,they showed me a picture of the exact same car of same year with the …”
2021-04-22 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 12,000 mi“when driving on an open 2 lane county road at approximately 35-40 mph the automatic emergency braking engaged and fully stopped the car for no reason. there was nothing in the road, i did not have cruise control on. the vehicle just stopped and beeped. there were no other cars around, so thankfully i was not rear ended, but there were no impediment…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.