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Mercedes-Benz AMG C63SModel year report

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
25,400miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl RWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by steering (1) and wheels (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,400 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 139 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Car lost all throtle on the highway, and when pressed on gas pedal nothing would happen. A death trap. it was very dangerous and car behind me almost hit me. Happened many times and the dealer could not fix it. Car just went out of warranty couple months ago”

NHTSA complaint #11439685, filed 2021-11

Wheels: “I bought my 2016 mercedes c63s amg from a dealer in edmond, oklahoma (jackie cooper bmw) and they sold me the car with less than 10% tread left on the tires. Shortly after the purchase I called the dealer for assistance and they flat out denied any wrong doing. They claimed they did a rigorous inspection but somehow the tires that were down to their wear bars passed it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11162951, filed 2018-12, 25,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,400 and 25,400 miles.

0%0–100%10–25100%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 25,400 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20182021220242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
AMG C63 S RWD4.0L 8-cyl7-speed automatic182520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 139 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 139 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016525,4002—20—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by steering with 1.

Has the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S (AMG C63 S, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,400 miles and the middle half falls between 25,400 and 25,400 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.