2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 4 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes; the 2018 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My glc300 2016 couldn't start and the information appeared on the screen: 'power steering malfunction'. On the NHTSA website, I found that my car needed to be recalled due to steering problems, but I did not receive a call about it.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2020
“The panoramic sunroof was almost detached when I tried to open it on the freeway,and the problem now is not closing all the way.”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2020
“Driving the car in the highway and steering wheel locked at 40 miles per hour (miracle that I did not have and accident. Sent the car to the dealer multiple times and said it was a electronic (software issue ). Same problem came back after trying to turn out of a busy street. Car is at the dealer and I do not think they know what is the issue other than replace all kinds of parts. I need help since mercedes does not feel that is a problem that should mobilize their efforts to resolve- I guess if I had let the car get to the ditch and crash they would be more responsive. The car still at the dealer 2/14/19”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2018
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 AMG GT S vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015 to July 24, 2015. In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the rear flange may fail, and as a result, there may be a loss of torque to the rear wheels.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2016050008.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S reliable?
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning communication. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.