Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, the most recent reported on February 5, 2021 (Electrical system: software, Communication: auto crash notification). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), followed by engine (1).

How many 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 recalls

Electrical system: software · Communication: auto crash notification

NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · reported February 5, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
The risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
The fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Forward collision avoidance2
Engine1
Exterior lighting1
Power train1
Steering1
Unknown or other1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 26, 2026 · Exterior lighting · 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side headlights intermittently inoperative. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not available. The…

Nov 14, 2024 · Forward collision avoidance
The emergency applied braking system was applied while driving the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG on a city street, with no other car or obstacle in the way of the car. Fortunately, there was no other vehicle behind us when this happened. I had the vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic who found no fault codes in the…

Oct 4, 2023 · Engine · fire reported
On August 12, 2023, my husband pulled into the E43 into the garage with my two kids. When my son got out of the car, he noticed smoke coming out of the front of the car and notified my husband. He popped the hood and tried to put it out with the fire extinguisher but the smoke got overwhelming and he called 911. Fire…

May 27, 2022 · Power train
For several years, the vehicle has had issues when shifting from drive to reverse or reverse to drive. I took to the dealer for repair and they claimed it was fixed. Because it is an intermittent issue, it was difficult to pinpoint when and if the issue would happen again. The vehicle is available for inspection and…

Oct 8, 2021 · Wheels
I bought this 2018 e43 amg at 24k miles ,still under warranty ,and when I first told by dealer that there's a crack on my wheel I have to replace it ,I thought it was my driving even though I can't think of getting in a pothole whatsoever,so I shop around and found a random shop ,they showed me a picture of the exact…

AMG E43 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2017	6	6	0	0
2018	1	6	0	1

All Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, the most recent reported on February 5, 2021 (Electrical system: software, Communication: auto crash notification). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), followed by engine (1).
How many 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 26, 2026.