Total Complaints
7 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT · model year
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT
7 NHTSA complaints, and 2 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016MERCEDES-BENZAMG GT carries 7 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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2016 AMG GT is power train with 3 filings, followed by engine (2) and service brakes (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2016 AMG GT. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recalls (2)
21V47800025/06/2021
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.
19V45700014/06/2019
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient, causing the driveshaft to separate while in motion.
Recent Complaints
20240305POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GTS. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to lose motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact observed a grinding noise emanating from the engine compartment, and a message appeared that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Mileage: 55,000
20220830POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V478000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and performed an inspection and verified that the carbon-fiber driveshaft needed to be replaced; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
20220727ENGINE
2016 MERCEDES BENZ AMG. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-478. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
20210404POWER TRAIN
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND HEARD 2-3 LOUD POPS, CAR WAS IN MOTION AND LOSS POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. LUCKY THERE WAS NO OTHER CARS ON THE INTERSTATE AT THE TIME, CAR WILL START BUT WILL NOT MOVE. HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST MERCEDES DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE 2 PIECE DRIVESHAFT THAT CAME APART. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BUT ITS NOW CLOSED, AND WOULD NOT REPAIR IT
Mileage: 23,000
20201017SERVICE BRAKES
I COULDN'T GO TO TAKE THE CAR ON A TEST DRIVE. I WAS 3 HOURS AWAY BUT THEY HELP ME GET EVERYTHING DONE ONLINE. AND WHEN I WENT TO GET THE VEHICLE.MY BROTHER NOTICE A BUBBLE ON THE TIRE. TOLD THE REPRESENTATIVE HE SAID HE WILL SEND ME A NEW TIRE. HE SUBMITTED IT THROW THE INSURANCE. AND WHEN I TOOK THE CAR ON DRIVES BRAKES WERE MAKING NOISES. I ASKED HIM HE SAID IT PASSED INSPECTION I TOOK IT TO MERCEDES DEALER AND THEY SAID I NEED BRAKES FOR BACK TIRES AND A NEW BACK TIRE AS WELL CUZ THERE'S BUBBLE ON IT AS WELL.I HAVE 60 DAYS WARRANTY. TEXTING THEM CALLING THEM THEY KEEP SAYING THEY WILL GET BACK TO ME BUT NOTHING.
Mileage: 400
20201017WHEELS
I COULDN'T GO TO TAKE THE CAR ON A TEST DRIVE. I WAS 3 HOURS AWAY BUT THEY HELP ME GET EVERYTHING DONE ONLINE. AND WHEN I WENT TO GET THE VEHICLE.MY BROTHER NOTICE A BUBBLE ON THE TIRE. TOLD THE REPRESENTATIVE HE SAID HE WILL SEND ME A NEW TIRE. HE SUBMITTED IT THROW THE INSURANCE. AND WHEN I TOOK THE CAR ON DRIVES BRAKES WERE MAKING NOISES. I ASKED HIM HE SAID IT PASSED INSPECTION I TOOK IT TO MERCEDES DEALER AND THEY SAID I NEED BRAKES FOR BACK TIRES AND A NEW BACK TIRE AS WELL CUZ THERE'S BUBBLE ON IT AS WELL.I HAVE 60 DAYS WARRANTY. TEXTING THEM CALLING THEM THEY KEEP SAYING THEY WILL GET BACK TO ME BUT NOTHING.
Mileage: 400
20200914ENGINE
THE ENGINE STARTED TO MISFIRE AT 39,427 MILES IN WHICH MY WARRANTY HAD JUST EXPIRED A MONTH PRIOR TO THE ISSUE I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE DETERMINED THE SPARK PLUG WAS BREAKING DUE TO A ENGINE MALFUNCTION FROM THE MANUFACTURE AND THAT COOLANT WAS MIXING WITH THE OIL.
Mileage: 39,427
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT have?▼
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT?▼
Yes, the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT is POWER TRAIN with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT 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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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