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Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Amg E63S from 2013 to 2021: 9 owner complaints and 22 recalls across 7 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (3), 2015 (2), 2019 (2). Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (2020).

Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Brakes4
Engine2
Electrical2
Speed control / throttle2
Body & structure2
Seat belts1
Other / unknown1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201310–
201411–
201512–
20186318
20196219
20203119
20214018

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (3), 2015 (2), 2019 (2).

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S had?

Across 2013–2021, NHTSA lists 22 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).