2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: frontal
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…
Remedy: 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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Front right wheel went flat and suspected tire had a small leak. Dealer inspected and indicated the wheel was cracked, causing the leak. While waiting for a replacement, a vehicle inspection indicated”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 9, 2021 · Wheels
“My car only has 33000 miles on it. The wheels has pirelli rft, that comes with the car. Both the original mercedes front rims of my car cracked while driving the car with my family. This is highly con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 6, 2021 · Wheels
Compare Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
How do I know if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V627000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.