NHTSA Recall 20V048000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,518 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V048000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2020020023 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | January 27, 2020 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.
Safety risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V048000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.