This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.
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 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 6 recalls, the most serious being a carbon-fiber driveshaft that can separate from the drivetrain while the vehicle is moving, causing sudden loss of drive power.
Vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats have a passenger seat occupant classification system that may misread who is in the seat, causing the front passenger airbag to either deploy when it should not or stay inactive when it should fire in a crash. On the communications side, a software fault in the emergency call system can cause it to report an incorrect vehicle location to emergency responders after a crash, or in some cases fail to connect at all, delaying assistance.
At a glance
What can fail
The bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and its flange may be weak, potentially causing the driveshaft to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
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 bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and engine/transmission flange may be insufficient, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is in motion.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, including the flange, at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat occupant classification system may incorrectly identify who or what is in the seat, causing the airbag to activate or deactivate incorrectly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the occupant classification system software and replace the passenger seat cushion if needed.
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.
