2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with COMMUNICATION, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (3 complaints), Steering (1 complaint), and Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S, potentially affecting up to 519,516 vehicles.
Recall 19V787000 — COMMUNICATION
| 24,226 vehicles affected
Defect: 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
Consequence: 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,...
View full details →Recall 17V627000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 495,290 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400...
Consequence: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 part of the recall. Campaign No. 2017060008.
Car lost all throtle on the highway, and when pressed on gas pedal nothing would happen. A death trap. it was very dangerous and car behind me almost hit me. Happened many times and the dealer could not fix it. Car just went out of warranty couple months ago
The steering wheel won’t go up or down The auxiliary ratidator keeps getting damaged from road debris my 3 time replacing it
The steering wheel won’t go up or down The auxiliary ratidator keeps getting damaged from road debris my 3 time replacing it
I BOUGHT MY 2016 MERCEDES C63S AMG FROM A DEALER IN EDMOND, OKLAHOMA (JACKIE COOPER BMW) AND THEY SOLD ME THE CAR WITH LESS THAN 10% TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE I CALLED THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE AND THEY FLAT OUT DENIED ANY WRONG DOING. THEY CLAIMED THEY DID A "RIGOROUS INSPECTION" BUT SOMEHOW THE TIRES THAT WERE DOWN TO THEIR WEAR BARS PASSED IT. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I PURCHASED A $4100 TIRE/WHEEL PACKAGE FROM THEM AND THEY ALSO HAVE NOT ACTIVATED THE SERVICE (AFTER 23 DAYS OF PURCHASE) SO I CANNOT GET NEW TIRES PUT ON WITHOUT PAYING AN EXTRA $1200 OUT OF POCKET FOR THE HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES THAT THE CAR REQUIRES. MANAGEMENT HAS NOT RETURNED ANY OF THE CALLS & THE SALES AGENT (BRYAN LEONARD) ALSO HAVE NOT BEEN VERY HELPFUL. NEARLY A MONTH LATER AFTER THE PURCHASE THE CAR IS STILL SITTING IN THE GARAGE WITH TWO BUSTED TIRES & NO WAY TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO EXPEDITE THE WARRANTY ACTIVATION. I FINALLY GOT TIRED OF WAITING SO I TOOK THE HIT FOR THE FRONT TWO TIRES AND PAID A MOBILE SERVICE TO COME OUT AND REPLACE THEM. THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSING ME FOR THOSE 2 & ALSO REFUSING TO ACTIVATE THE WARRANTY SERVICE IN A TIMELY MANNER. I'VE ATTACHED THE PICTURES OF THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE THAT IS ON IT'S LAST THREAD & ALSO THE RECEIPT FOR THE FRONT TWO THAT I REPLACED OUT OF POCKET. IT'S DECEMBER 21ST NOW AND STILL NO ACTIVATION ON THE WARRANTY. I'VE NEVER FELT A BIGGER BAIT & SWITCH FROM A DEALER BEFORE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NCU2016080002 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Correct torque of the hood bolts.
201602006 — VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Recall Campaign stop-sale order for Fixed Glass Panel on Panoramic sunroof
2015120008 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of MercedesBenz vehicles, has determined that on the affected vehicles, an additional blind rivet is needed near the front left suspension strut. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will add the additional blind rivet.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S — 2 complaints
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S (current)
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S — 1 complaint
Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints