Issue 1. During upshift or downshift gears 3 & 4, there is a jerking movement.not a smooth shift like the other gears. I have researched various benz owners blogs, I see multiple reports of people complaining of similar issue going back to 2008. Letter to mbusa, they tell me they have not heard of such a problem. Issue 2. When going up or down a shall incline with clear lane markings, the car tends to apply the breaks, with a warning sign appearing on the screen inside. Could this be a potential safety issue, since it breaks without any warning have written to mbusa about this issue as well
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes manufactured May 14, 2013, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.
- Risk
- The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the ECO-Start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.
Recall number 15V652000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4matic 105
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- Engine
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions
- During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time
- Tailgate opens unintentionally
- A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements...
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Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4matic reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4matic, close to a typical AMG S63 4matic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4matic?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4matic have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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