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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S problems

The most common problem on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S is acceleration and speed control. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical AMG E63S model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
2096 warranty
Worst area
Acceleration

The worst 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    1

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    1

Recalls 6

Electrical system: wiringReported March 26, 2021 · 493 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.
Risk
Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.

Recall number 21V217000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/superchargerReported January 27, 2020 · 2,518 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.
Risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.

Recall number 20V048000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported November 1, 2019 · 29,720 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.
Risk
The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.

Recall number 19V788000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: power adjustReported September 11, 2018 · 22 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E63S AMG 4MATIC vehicles. The front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit.
Risk
If the passenger seat is adjusted beyond its intended limit, the occupant may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment range, and if needed, install a mechanical adjustment range limitation or update the seat control unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018090013.

Recall number 18V609000 · Recall details

Air bags: sensor: occupant classificationReported August 3, 2018 · 345 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the front seat.
Risk
If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 18V515000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported March 6, 2018 · 99 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, C63S AMG, E63 S AMG Sedan, and E63S AMG Stationwagon vehicles fitted with AMG performance seats. The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.
Risk
The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds of the backrest frames, replacing the backrests as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060001.

Recall number 18V150000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S 209

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 209 bulletins for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S

What 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 8, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 11,062 miles · NC

This note regards complaint number: 11301860, which I previously reported. Please refer to it for information. Mercedes-benz took the vehicle to m-b fayetteville, nc on 1-31-20 and returned it on 2-3-20. After only 54 miles, the vehicle is performing exactly as it did when I first reported this issue. In my view, the deficiencies can lead to a serious accident. It's electronic "safety" assist facilities lulls one into a dependency and false sense of security. Then, they stop working when the car is being driven on busy streets and highways.

Filed Jan 25, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 10,900 miles · NC

My vehicle is a 2018 mercedes-benz e63s. On the highway or in town, it reports "brake-assist inoperable; blind spot assist inoperable; distance assist inoperable"; plus, the cruise control has stopped working. The trouble occurs intermittently. They are not false messages. The items reported do stop working. That's exceedingly dangerous because the vehicle establishes a false sense of security. Beyond that, the engine in the car has lost power numerous times. That could be calamitous if you were passing and a car suddenly came at you head-on. I have reported this to mercedes benz but they have failed to do anything. They act as if they simply do not care. Go figure. But that's the truth. That's our experience, at least.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Body · 3,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

When the vehicle is parked and either of the front doors are opened, it is very difficult to keep the door from slamming onto someone attempting to exit the vehicle. This occurs unless the vehicle on a slope downhill or towards the side of the door that is opened. This has bruised my legs and my teen-aged daughter's legs. I will not allow my 85 year old father to exit without someone else to hold his door open. Mercedes-benz has replaced the hinges once under warranty but says now that they are "operating as designed." I guess the design is the problem.

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Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, 1.5 times a typical AMG E63S model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S?

Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (2).

How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S have?

6 recalls, covering electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts.

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