2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG recalls and problems

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG recalls

Recall 19V-788: Seat Belts

Reported Nov 1, 2019 · 29,720 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFEÂ®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.

Risk: The electric PRE-SAFEÂ®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.

Recall 18V-515: Air Bags

Reported Aug 3, 2018 · 345 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the front seat.

Risk: If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Wheels	4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · at 22,000 miles · reported Nov 3, 2020

I bought a 2018 mercedes benz e43 about a year ago with approximately 9,000 miles. Today the vehicle has approximately 22,000 miles. In those 13,000 and about one year of use the vehicle has damaged three front wheels and four front tires. The first wheel had a 1.5' transverse crack along the inner rim lip and was noticed by me only 1,000 miles or less after the vehicle was purchased. This necessitated the replacement of the rim and the replacement of the two front tires. The second wheel that was damaged had a 6'-7' and possibly longer longitudinal crack (See photos) along the inner lip that…

Wheels · at 10,000 miles · reported Apr 17, 2020

I bought this vehicle recently with 9,000 miles in. After I took the vehicle home, I realized that the front left tire was slowly leaking air. I took it to a local tire shop and ask them to remove the tire from the vehicle and put it in water bath to see where it was leaking air from because I could not find a nail or other road hazard on the tire. It turns out the alloy rim of this amg e43 mercedes benz had a 1.5' long crack at the inside lip of the rim and it was leaking air from there. I took the vehicle immediately to the dealer and I asked them to replace this rim at no cost since I just…

Wheels · at 10,000 miles · reported Apr 17, 2020

I bought this 2018 vehicle with 9,000 miles. I noticed after couple weeks that the vehicle was leaking air from the left front tire. At that point the car less than 10,000 miles. I found that the vehicle front left alloy wheel had developed a 1.5" long crack at the inside lip of the wheel and it was leaking air from there. I took the vehicle back to the dealer and asked them to install a new rim at no cost to me. They refused to do that but they said that they would repair the rim (Weld it) and that it would be as good as new. Today, on 04/17/2020 I took the car to replace the two front tires…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG: 19V-788 (seat belts), 18V-515 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG?

Owners report wheels problems most often (4 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.