2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 1 complaint with NHTSA after 10 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other AMG GT years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Driveshaft, Electrical system, software, and Communication.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — Photo by SKas, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain: 1 of 1.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 AMG GT has 6 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall Driveshaft 2021-06-25 · NHTSA campaign 21V478000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall electrical system, software 2021-02-05 · NHTSA campaign 21V058000

Summary 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.

Remedy MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Recall Communication 2019-11-01 · NHTSA campaign 19V787000

Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Remedy MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Recall Driveshaft 2019-06-14 · NHTSA campaign 19V457000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2017-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 17V818000

Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not function properly, possibly causing the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated in the event of a crash.

Remedy MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Complaints by component (1 total)

Powertrain

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V478000 (Power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was…"
Powertrain · filed 2022-03-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
AMG GT	4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	16	22	18 MPG	$4450
AMG GT S	4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	16	22	18 MPG	$4450

Specs and fitment

C190 / R190 generation, 2016–2023

Body styles Coupe, Roadster

Oil 0W-40 or 5W-40 , 7.4 qt capacity

Tire size 265/35R19, 275/35R19, 295/30R20 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V-457 covers certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles: bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient so the driveshaft can separate while moving. Recall 21V-478 covers certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles for the same insufficient driveshaft bonding risk. Dealers perform the campaign remedy; confirm VIN status.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain: 1 of 1.

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT been recalled?

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is 18 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Mercedes-Benz AMG GT use?

0W-40 or 5W-40 With filter, about 7.4 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

Published US specs commonly list front 265/35R19, 275/35R19, 295/30R20 (trim-dependent) and rear 265/35R19, 275/35R19, 295/30R20 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?