2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S
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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Software (electrical system) and air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
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…
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.
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Driveshaft (power train)
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.
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.…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,307 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I bought a c63 amg 2016 from dch ford of thousand oaks ca on 9/18/20 and 9/21 i heard brake noise i call the dealer to inform them about the noise and they said i bought as is, i took the car to merce”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 8, 2020 · Service brakes
“My glc300 2016 couldn't start and the information appeared on the screen: 'power steering malfunction'. On the NHTSA website, i found that my car needed to be recalled due to steering problems, but i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2020 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (AMG GT S). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM7) |
Compare Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S
How do I know if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S; 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 16V308000).
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.
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- C3003,469 complaints
- E3502,170 complaints
- E3201,164 complaints
- ML350952 complaints
- GLK350904 complaints
- ML320742 complaints
- C250726 complaints
- C230657 complaints
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.