2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S Complaints and Recall Information

The 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seat mechanisms and electrical wiring according to recall data. No specific complaints about vehicle performance or safety defects have been recorded.

The vehicle is subject to five recalls affecting multiple systems including seating components and the electrical system. These recalls address potential safety risks involving seat latches, seat positioning, and wiring that could cause stalls or fires.

• Rear seatback latch. Recall number 20V328000 affects 1,352 vehicles. The left-rear seatback latch may fail under certain loads, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the latch at no cost. Notification began August 17, 2020.
• Passenger seat limiter. Recall number 21V216000 involves 109 vehicles including the AMG E63S. The limiter allows the seat to be too close to the air bag, raising injury risk during a frontal crash. Dealers will recalibrate the limiter free of charge. Notification began April 29, 2021.
• Starter motor wiring. Recall number 21V217000 covers 493 vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may have incorrect installation, permitting wire chafing that could cause short circuits, stalling, or fire. Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as needed at no cost. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall-related defects may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney could clarify available remedies.