2014 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63 has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues tied to software errors causing vehicle stalls during coasting. Other common concerns relate to structural repairs affecting the roof panel attachment.
There are 11 recalls involving several vehicle systems including electrical, fuel, and structural components related to the roof. The recalls address software defects and potential detachment of roof panels due to inadequate bonding during repairs.
Recalls- Engine control unit software. Recall 15V652000 affects 3,177 vehicles. A software error can cause the vehicle to stall when coasting to a stop and prevents automatic restart after releasing the brake. This immobilizes the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Dealers update the ECU software at no charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015.
- Fuel system delivery. Included in recall 15V652000 with 3,177 affected vehicles. The fuel delivery issue stems from the same ECU software flaw causing stalls at stops. The fix is a free software update by dealers.
- Front roof panel bonding. Recall 23V854000 impacts 2,976 vehicles from model years 2014 to 2020. The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may detach due to improper bonding during prior repairs. Detached panels pose a road hazard and increase crash risk. Dealers replace the front panel at no cost. Owner notifications began August 2, 2024.
- Roof panel adhesive failure. Recall 21V197000 covers 15,096 vehicles including the 2014 S63 AMG. The front roof panel bonding may deteriorate after previous repairs, risking detachment and creating a roadway hazard. Dealers remove and replace the panel using approved materials, free of charge. Notifications were sent in 2021.
Owners who face repeated repairs, unresolved recalls, or safety-related defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney familiar with lemon law claims could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63 Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
21249
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63
2976 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63
15096 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63
3177 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes manufactured May 14, 2013, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.
Risk: The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the ECO-Start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.