Total Complaints
4 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT · model year
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT
4 NHTSA complaints, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2018MERCEDES-BENZAMG GT carries 4 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 2018 AMG GT is service brakes with 1 filings, followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1) and electrical system (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. This model year has 5 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2018 AMG GT. 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.
4
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recalls (5)
18V20800029/03/2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may ca
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.
17V82600018/12/2017
SEAT BELTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.
18V72400015/10/2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.
21V05800005/02/2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle mod
Recent Complaints
20210803POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R. 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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, there were abnormal sounds while shifting gear. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 3,200. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mileage: 3,200
20200216SERVICE BRAKES
THE VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E63S AMG. THIS COMPLAINT TIES TO COMPLAINT NUMBERS 11301860 AND 11307931 REGARDING VIN [XXX]. IN ADDITION TO THE MESSAGES REFERENCED IN THE PRIOR COMPLAINTS, THE CAR NOW MESSAGES THIS: ?NO ESP ASSISTANCE -- DRIVE ON CAREFULLY; CONSULT WORKSHOP? AND ?ELECTRONIC REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK INOPERATIVE.? ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ON ONE OCCASION AUTONOMOUSLY PREVENTED THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. THE M-B DEALERSHIP HAS SO FAR FAILED TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS AND, AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, HAS NO PLAN TO DO SO. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 11,107
20200216ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THE VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E63S AMG. THIS COMPLAINT TIES TO COMPLAINT NUMBERS 11301860 AND 11307931 REGARDING VIN [XXX]. IN ADDITION TO THE MESSAGES REFERENCED IN THE PRIOR COMPLAINTS, THE CAR NOW MESSAGES THIS: ?NO ESP ASSISTANCE -- DRIVE ON CAREFULLY; CONSULT WORKSHOP? AND ?ELECTRONIC REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK INOPERATIVE.? ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ON ONE OCCASION AUTONOMOUSLY PREVENTED THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. THE M-B DEALERSHIP HAS SO FAR FAILED TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS AND, AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, HAS NO PLAN TO DO SO. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 11,107
20200216ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E63S AMG. THIS COMPLAINT TIES TO COMPLAINT NUMBERS 11301860 AND 11307931 REGARDING VIN [XXX]. IN ADDITION TO THE MESSAGES REFERENCED IN THE PRIOR COMPLAINTS, THE CAR NOW MESSAGES THIS: ?NO ESP ASSISTANCE -- DRIVE ON CAREFULLY; CONSULT WORKSHOP? AND ?ELECTRONIC REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK INOPERATIVE.? ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ON ONE OCCASION AUTONOMOUSLY PREVENTED THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. THE M-B DEALERSHIP HAS SO FAR FAILED TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS AND, AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, HAS NO PLAN TO DO SO. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 11,107
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT have?▼
The 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT?▼
Yes, the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT has 5 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT is SERVICE BRAKES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2018 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 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.
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