2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S
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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Communication
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:…
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…
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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.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,400 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 irrepara”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 30, 2026 · 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 par”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2024 · Engine
Compare Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S | 7 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S
How do I know if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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.