NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may have been improperly bonded during a prior repair, causing the panel to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 has 6 recalls, the most serious including a Takata-style passenger airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, and a driver airbag that can deploy without warning.
On the drivetrain side, the rear axle differential mounting flange can fracture under repeated hard launches, which may allow the driveshaft to fail and cut drive power to the rear wheels entirely. Two related roof panel concerns affect this vehicle: the adhesive bonding on the front roof panel can deteriorate and allow the panel to detach while driving, and a separate issue exists for vehicles that had prior repair work done on that same panel, where incorrect bonding during the repair can produce the same result. In both cases, a loose or detached panel becomes a road hazard for other drivers. The emergency call system carries a software fault that can cause it to transmit a wrong timestamp, which can cause the system to calculate and report an inaccurate vehicle location to emergency responders during a crisis.
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may have been improperly bonded during a prior repair, causing the panel to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
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Dealers will replace the front roof panel at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may not be properly bonded to the vehicle from a previous repair, risking separation.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove and replace the front roof panel using proper bonding materials and procedures at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breaking down after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle differential mounting flange can crack from repeated hard acceleration, potentially causing loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the stability system and chassis control software to prevent aggressive launches that could cause the fracture.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the steering components lack proper grounding and the airbag clockspring is broken, allowing electrostatic discharge to trigger deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will add grounding to the steering components to prevent electrostatic discharge from triggering the airbag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.