2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S, potentially affecting up to 24,464 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 17V177000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 51 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450...
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V177000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 51 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450...
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 16V308000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 136 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the adhesive bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2016050008.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 MERCEDES BENZ OF ENCINO CA TO GET A FULL INSPECTION . I GOT A REPORT STATING THAT THE BRAKES WERE 2 MM ALMOST NO BRAKES I CALL THE DCH FORD AND ALSO SEND THEM THE REPORT FROM MERCEDES BENZ DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE BRAKES WERE 4 MM WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR, I ONLY DROVE THE CAR FOR 273 MILES WHICH IS NOT ENOUGH FOR WEARING DOWN THE BRAKES AND ENDING WITH BAD BRAKES. I JUST NEED THEM TO TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE AS WE ALL KNOW THIS IS A SAFETY MATTER EVEN IF I BOUGHT IT AS IS , THEY CAN'T SELL A CAR WITH BAD 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 DID NOT RECEIVE A CALL ABOUT IT.
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WAS ALMOST DETACHED WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT ON THE FREEWAY,AND THE PROBLEM NOW IS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WAS ALMOST DETACHED WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT ON THE FREEWAY,AND THE PROBLEM NOW IS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
DRIVING THE CAR IN THE HIGHWAY AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AT 40 MILES PER HOUR (MIRACLE THAT I DID NOT HAVE AND ACCIDENT. SENT THE CAR TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND SAID IT WAS A ELECTRONIC (SOFTWARE ISSUE ). SAME PROBLEM CAME BACK AFTER TRYING TO TURN OUT OF A BUSY STREET. CAR IS AT THE DEALER AND I DO NOT THINK THEY KNOW WHAT IS THE ISSUE OTHER THAN REPLACE ALL KINDS OF PARTS. I NEED HELP SINCE MERCEDES DOES NOT FEEL THAT IS A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD MOBILIZE THEIR EFFORTS TO RESOLVE- I GUESS IF I HAD LET THE CAR GET TO THE DITCH AND CRASH THEY WOULD BE MORE RESPONSIVE. THE CAR STILL AT THE DEALER 2/14/19
Safety Rating for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI01.40-P-079518 — ENGINE
Complaint Customer complains of oil use, oil leaking or oil smell. Upon inspection oil will be seen at or around the rear of the engine and at the engine/transmission interface. Cause Oil leaking from rear main seal and/or rear main seal plate. Remedy If the rear main seal plate has...
LI82-85-P-069381 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise from speakers
LI82-85-P-069381 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise from speakers
LI77.50-P-065522 — STRUCTURE
Water deflector/ seal lip tears
NCU160805190 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Check both rear axle upper control arms, replace if necessary.
LI62.30-P-061211 — TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Cracking noises when driving over undulations
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S (current)
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S — 0 complaints
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S — 0 complaints
- 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S — 0 complaints
- 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S — 0 complaints
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