The 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S has 3 recalls, the most serious involving two critical safety concerns: a steering rack defect that can make the vehicle impossible to control properly, and a driver airbag that can deploy without warning.
The steering rack issue affects rear-wheel drive models and can prevent the driver from accurately directing the car, raising the risk of a crash. The airbag concern involves the driver-side frontal airbag deploying on its own without any collision, which can startle or injure the driver and cause a loss of control. There is also a software fault in the emergency call system where a timing error causes the system to report the wrong date, time, and potentially the wrong location when contacting emergency services after a crash, which could delay the response of first responders when they are needed most.
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.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A locknut in the steering rack may break under heavy load, potentially causing the steering to lock in one position.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering rack at no cost to you.
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.
