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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
10
Latest campaign
Jun 25, 2021

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train3Jun 25, 2021
21V47800019V45700016V308000
Communication1Nov 1, 2019
19V787000
Electrical system1Mar 14, 2017
17V177000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Jun 25, 2021Latest campaign
Jun 25, 202121V478000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V478000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Amg Gt
Campaign
NHTSA 21V478000 · Jun 25, 2021
Nov 1, 201919V787000

Communication

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 19V787000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Amg Gt S
Campaign
NHTSA 19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
Jun 14, 201919V457000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V457000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient, causing the driveshaft to separate while in motion.
Risk
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the carbon-fiber draft shaft, including the flange, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090018.
Filed under
Amg Gt
Campaign
NHTSA 19V457000 · Jun 14, 2019
Mar 14, 201717V177000

Electrical system: software

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V177000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Amg Gt S
Campaign
NHTSA 17V177000 · Mar 14, 2017
May 17, 201616V308000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V308000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Amg Gt S
Campaign
NHTSA 16V308000 · May 17, 2016

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Gt, Amg Gt S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
10Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train440000
Engine220000
Service brakes220000
Wheels110000
Suspension110000
Unknown or other110000
Steering110000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names AMG GT, AMG GT S.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GTS. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to lose motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated.”

    Filed 03/05/2024 · ODI 11575491
  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V478000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 08/30/2022 · ODI 11482052
  • Engine

    “2016 mercedes benz amg. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 21v-478. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The parts were not available.”

    Filed 07/27/2022 · ODI 11476111

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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The most recent, 21V478000 (reported June 25, 2021), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 3 campaigns. Others: communication (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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