Total Complaints
1 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT · model year
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT
1 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2021MERCEDES-BENZAMG GT carries 1 consumer safety complaint 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 2021 AMG GT is unknown or other with 1 filings. 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 2 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 2021 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.
1
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 |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recalls (2)
22V04200028/01/2022
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles. The wiring harness for the front wheel speed sensor may be the incorrect length, which could result in damage to the harness during certain driving conditions.
22V36500020/05/2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model de
Recent Complaints
20250511UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST ISSUE WAS REPRODUCED AT DEALESHIP. ISSUE IS EASY TO IDENTIFY. VEHICULE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALERSHIP, MANUFACTURER IS AWARE. FAULT LIGHT ON DASHBOARD SHOW A FAULT ICON THE 2021 AMG GT BLACKSERIES HAVE AN ACTIVE REAR WING. A PART OF THE ACTIVE REAR WING IS ACTIVE BUT HAS A HIGH FAILURE WHICH AT SOME SPEEDS CAN BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE ACTIVE PART IS NOT WORKING AND DO NOT PROVIDE THE DOWNFORCE THAT IT SHOULD BECAUSE OF THE ACTATOR FAILURES. THERE ARE A HIGH NUMBERS OF REPLACEMENT REQUESTED THROUGHT THE MERCEDES NETWORK BUT THEY ARE BEING REPLACED BY THE SAME PART # NOT AN UPDATED ONE TO AVOID FAILURES. SOME OWNERS DO NOT HAVE A REPLACEMENT DUE TO NONE IN STOCKS. THE 2021 IS UNDER WARRANTY BUT AMG MERCEDES HAS NOT , YET, INFORMED OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARD. THE ACTIVE PART OF THE REAR WING WHEN FAILED IS SIMPLY NOT RESPONSIVE (NOT MOVING ACCORDING TO SPEEDS OR BRAKING ACTIONS). PLEASE REVIEW THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. THANK YOU
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT have?▼
The 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT?▼
Yes, the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2021 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.