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US recalls (2)
Power train: driveline, driveshaft
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021090008.
Power train: driveline, driveshaft
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient, causing the driveshaft to separate while in motion.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the carbon-fiber draft shaft, including the flange, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090018.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Powertrain
2021-06-30 · campaign 2021-402 · 205 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driveshaft may detach from the transmission flange. This could cause a loss of power to the drive wheels.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the drive wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft.
Powertrain
2019-06-17 · campaign 2019-300 · 152 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driveshaft may detach from the transmission flange. This could cause a loss of power to the drive wheels.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the drive wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2 DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| AMG GT S 4.0 L Automatic (AM7) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.