Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 12 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 (model years 2017–2018). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by service brakes (2 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (6).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
201816 01
201766 00

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Electrical system2 1 of 2
Service brakes2 1 of 2
Engine2 2 of 2
Wheels2 2 of 2
Forward collision avoidance2 1 of 2

All 6 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
21V058000Feb 5, 2021 Electrical system: software2017–20181,292,258
18V271000Apr 27, 2018 Exterior lighting: headlights201742
18V151000Mar 6, 2018 Exterior lighting: headlights201728
17V574000Sep 19, 2017 Steering: electric power assist system20174
17V114000Feb 23, 2017 Electrical system: starter assembly2017307,629
17V076000Feb 8, 2017 Air bags: sensor, occupant classification201712,456

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.