This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving an airbag that can deploy without warning and a rear axle differential mounting flange that can fracture, causing driveshaft failure and sudden loss of power.
On the structural side, two related recalls address a front roof panel that can detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. One covers panels that were not properly bonded during original assembly; the other covers vehicles where a prior repair attempt did not fully resolve the bonding issue. There is also a software fault in the emergency call system where an incorrect date and time can cause the system to relay the wrong vehicle location to emergency responders, potentially delaying their arrival.
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
Dealers will replace the front roof panel at no charge to you.
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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 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.
