NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Mercedes Benz AMG E63 S Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG E63 S has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG E63 S. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "AMG E63S".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG E63 S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Seat Limiter may Allow Seat too Close to Air Bag
NHTSA #21V216000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Power Adjust · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 109 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2021040002 · Owners notified April 29, 2021
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
Safety consequence
A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040002.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Starter Power Cable May Short Circuit
NHTSA #21V217000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 493 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2021040013 · Owners notified May 18, 2021
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.
Safety consequence
Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Left Rear Seat Back Electric Latch May Fail
NHTSA #20V328000 · Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 5, 2020 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 1,352 vehicles
Repair completion: 98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2020070004 · Owners notified August 17, 2020
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads. If cargo were to strike the left-rear seatback, the latch may fail.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070004.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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