Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems and complaints, 2017 to 2020
48 NHTSA owner complaints and 18 recalls across 3 model years, 2017 to 2020. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 48complaints
- 18recalls
- 1reported crashes
- 0reported fires
- 0reported injuries
Which Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 years should you avoid?
We cover 3 model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 12 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain5 (42%)
- Other systems3 (25%)
- Steering, suspension & tires2 (17%)
- Structure & body2 (17%)
Recalls (18)
Structure · 23V854000 · Dec 2023 · model years 2017, 2018, 2020
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 22V365000 · May 2022 · model year 2020
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 22V232000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2020
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 21V961000 · Dec 2021 · model year 2020
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Exterior lighting · 21V509000 · Jul 2021 · model year 2020
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 21V197000 · Mar 2021 · model years 2017, 2018, 2020
The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 21V058000 · Feb 2021 · model years 2017, 2018, 2020
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Seat belts · 21V032000 · Jan 2021 · model years 2017, 2018, 2020
If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Safety · 20V068000 · Feb 2020 · model year 2020
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 19V586000 · Aug 2019 · model year 2018
Loss of power from the battery can impair post-crash functions, such as communicating with emergency services and activating hazard lights. The battery may also detach and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.
Safety · 19V130000 · Feb 2019 · model years 2017, 2018
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
Airbags · 18V838000 · Nov 2018 · model year 2018
If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Structure · 18V456000 · Jul 2018 · model years 2017, 2018
If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 18V207000 · Mar 2018 · model years 2017, 2018
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 18V150000 · Mar 2018 · model year 2018
The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Airbags · 17V627000 · Oct 2017 · model years 2017, 2018
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Steering · 17V574000 · Sep 2017 · model year 2017
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 17V251000 · Apr 2017 · model year 2017
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.