MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S · model year

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S

2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2015MERCEDES-BENZAMG E63S carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 AMG E63S is engine with 1 filings, followed by service brakes (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2015 AMG E63S. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

2 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE1
SERVICE BRAKES1

Recent Complaints

20240913SERVICE BRAKES

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -- sure -- the hard brake line popped open when I used the stop-hold function at a stop light, twice... How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - brakes had to be pumped the (short - close) drive home Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -- independent service Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? -- no Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? -- not prior to the failure, right when it popped was when i got the "check your low brake fluid" msg

20200127ENGINE

2015 MERCEDES BENZ AMG E-63. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TWO OILS LEAKS CAUSED BY USING SUBSTANCE'S OIL SEALS. *LD *JS

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NHTSA Investigations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S have?
The 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S?
The most-complained component for the 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.