This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt S.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Two Seaters
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 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the seatbelts and the passenger airbag system, either of which can fail to protect occupants properly in a crash.
On the seatbelt side, the belt webbing can bind inside its guidance loops, allowing slack to build up as the occupant moves around. In a crash, that extra slack means the belt does not restrain the body as tightly as it should, increasing the risk of injury. The second concern applies to vehicles fitted with AMG Performance Seats: the sensor system that classifies the front passenger can misread the seat's occupant and either suppress the airbag when it should fire or trigger it when it should not, both of which raise the risk of injury in a collision. There is also a communication system concern: the automatic crash notification feature, sometimes called eCall, can malfunction and report the wrong vehicle location to emergency services after a crash, which could delay help reaching the scene.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module software may fail to send your vehicle's correct location to emergency services when the eCall system activates during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be sent over-the-air, at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt guidance loops may bind, causing the seat belt to develop slack and reduce restraint effectiveness.
What the fix does
Dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides at no cost to restore proper seat belt function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat occupant detection system may malfunction, causing the passenger front airbag to turn off or activate incorrectly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the occupant detection software and replace the passenger seat cushion if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
