Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
30 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 to 2021 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 22 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 13.6% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
Air Bags: 6; Power Train: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Structure:Body: 3; Electrical System: 2; Engine: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Steering: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 5; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 5; 2022: 1; 2024: 3; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11289204 · 2019-12-15 (December 15, 2019)
I HAVE SCENTED A STRONG, AND WORSENING, ODOR OF GASOLINE IN VEHICLE FOR QUITE A WHILE. I REMOVED BACK SEAT AND FUEL TANK ACCESS PANELS AND INSPECTED THE FUEL PUMPS. DRIVERS SIDE HAD RAW GASOLINE POOLED ON 2124703294 FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. I CLEANED THE FUEL UP AND DROVE THE CAR WITH 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AND CHECKED AND FOUND FRESH FUEL LEAKING. I CLEANED AND LOOKED CLOSELY AND FOUND THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK (IT WAS STILL OOZING OUT AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR SOME TIME.) THE LITTLE PIPE THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON NON-AMG VEHICLES PLUGS IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11289204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11390625 · 2021-01-29 (January 29, 2021)
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK - FUEL STARTED TO LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK, INSIDE THE CAR FROM UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLOSEST SHOP AVAILABLE WHEN HEAVY FUEL SMELLS WERE NOTICED INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. A LOCAL TIRE SHOP, HAMIL FIRESTONE, LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND IDENTIFIED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING DOWN THE FRAME TO THE ROAD. SOMEHOW GASOLINE WAS ACTUALLY LEAKING FROM INSIDE THE CAR. I CONTACTED MERCEDES CORP IMMEDIATELY AND THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK TO COLLECT THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11390625 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11042428 · 2018-01-29 (January 29, 2018)
2012 MERCEDS BENZ C63 AMG. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MERCEDES BENZ DEALER NOT REPLACING OR REPAIRING ANY DEFECTIVE VEHICLES PARTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLEAR COAT PAINT WAS PEELING OFF OF THE BRAKE CALIPERS.*JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11042428 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11315335 · 2020-02-29 (February 29, 2020)
ON MARCH 8, 2018 MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING TO A MEETING THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP SENDING THE VEHICLE INTO A 360-DEGREE SPIN. ALL SAFETY FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE FAILED. NO BRAKES, NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. ON OR AROUND OCTOBER 21ST OF 2018. MY VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A SECOND ACCIDENT. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE VEHICLE ARE IDENTICAL. WHILE ON MY WAY TO A MEETING THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL GOT LOCKED WHICH SENT THE CAR INTO A 360-DEGREE SPIN. BRAKES, STABILITY CONTROL FAIL, THE CAR ACCELERATE…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11315335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11606763 · 2024-08-06 (August 6, 2024)
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel tank door would not open unless the excessive force was used. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank door failure was a known manufacturing failure. The fuel tank door was replaced by the dealer on several occasions but the failure recurred. The vehicle was temporarily repaired with wiring to prevent the fuel tank door from closing. The manufactur…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11606763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11676056 · 2025-07-24 (July 24, 2025)
The electronic steering lock failed resulting in my car being completely disabled. My safety was not at risk in this particular instance. I was left stranded in a parking lot at night. The component was not inspected by the manufacturer or dealer. The manufacturer/dealer did not inform anyone that this problem will happen to every car with this compensation. This component failed without warning/symptoms/messages. It will fail on all Mercedes Benz cars from 2008-2016. The problem has not been confirmed or communicated by the dealer. Other Merce…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11676056 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 5; 2013: 6; 2014: 4; 2015: 6; 2016: 5; 2017: 11; 2018: 10; 2019: 10; 2020: 9; 2021: 5