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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT over 9 years — 0 per year. The other AMG GT years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Driveshaft, Electrical system, software, and Inflator.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
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Complaints

0

Per year

0

Recalls

5

Years on the road

9

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 AMG GT has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2019 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2019.

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 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. How we count. Data as of .

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 electrical system, software 2018-10-15 · NHTSA campaign 18V724000
Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.
Remedy MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008.
Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2018-03-29 · NHTSA campaign 18V208000
Summary Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
Remedy MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Seat belts 2017-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 17V826000
Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.
Remedy MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
AMG GT C Coupe 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $4700
AMG GT C Roadster 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $4700
AMG GT Coupe 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $4450
AMG GT R Coupe 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $4700
AMG GT Roadster 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $4450
AMG GT S Coupe 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT over 9 years — 0 per year. The other AMG GT years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Driveshaft, Electrical system, software, and Inflator.

Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 AMG GT has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2019 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2019.

Has the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT been recalled?

The 2018 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is 17.5 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?

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.