This page covers 7 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 7 recalls, the most serious being a defective driver-side airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
A second airbag concern affects Roadster and Cabrio models: incorrect airbag control unit software can cause both stages of the frontal airbags to fire in a low-speed crash instead of just the first stage, and in some configurations the system may not meet occupant protection standards at all. Two related recalls cover seatbelts across most trims: the belt can bind inside its guidance loop and develop slack, which reduces how well it holds an occupant in a crash. On the drivetrain side, the bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and its flange can fail and allow the shaft to separate, cutting drive power while the vehicle is in motion. There is also a recall covering the automatic crash notification system, which can send emergency responders to the wrong location after a collision.
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
The airbag control unit has incorrect software that may cause airbags to deploy with excessive force in lower-speed crashes, increasing injury risk for out-of-position passengers.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the airbag control unit software to correct the issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software problem in the air bag control unit can cause both stages of the frontal air bags to deploy during a low-speed crash, instead of only the first stage as designed.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control unit software at no cost to restore proper air bag deployment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver-side air bag inflator housing may be made from defective steel. During deployment, this defect could cause the inflator to fail to properly inflate the air bag and potentially rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driver air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt can get stuck in its guidance loop, causing slack to develop that may prevent proper restraint during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove a spacer disc from the guidance loop and install an additional sliding component to help guide the belt.
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.
