2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R has 0 complaints and 184 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the vehicle’s communication and emergency call (eCall) systems. Several recalls affect multiple model years and vehicle systems but do not include other common mechanical or operational complaints.
The recalls primarily address defects in the communication module software affecting emergency response functions. Multiple recalls target the same issue of network connection failure or incorrect location transmission during crash notifications.
Recalls
- Communication module software. NHTSA Recall 22V365000 affects 242,722 vehicles including the 2020 AMG GT R. The defect is a SIM card software error that disables the emergency call system, preventing occupants from contacting emergency services. This could delay emergency response and increase injury risk. Repairs involve a dealer or over-the-air software update free of charge. Owner notifications were sent in phased mailings between 2022 and 2024.
- Emergency location transmission. Recall 21V058000 covers 1,292,258 vehicles from model years 2016 to 2021, including the AMG GT R. The communication module software may fail to send the correct vehicle location during a crash, risking emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong place. The fix includes dealer or over-the-air software updates provided at no cost. Owner notifications began in March 2021.
Owners dealing with repeated safety-related defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney can help clarify legal options in cases involving multiple manufacturer recalls or ongoing system failures.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
1534980
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R
242722 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R
1292258 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.