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#BS-2018-MERAMG-5C50

2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63

Based on reports from 6 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
6
Fires
3
Recalls
6
TSBs
135
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 6 complaints, 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

2 owners reported suspension issues.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension2 (33%)
Drivetrain1 (17%)
Fuel System1 (17%)
Brakes1 (17%)
Steering1 (17%)

2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

18V607000Oct 2018

LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC and S65 AMG vehicles. The software calibration for the Active Lane Keeping Assist may be incorrect, and as a result, the system may not intervene in the event of an unintended lane departure while traveling faster than 65 miles an hour.

18V908000May 2019

LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

18V910000May 2019

LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

20V048000Mar 2020

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.

21V058000Mar 2021

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION

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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63 is related to the suspension, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63 reliable?
The 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63 has 6 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg S63 has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes Benz Amg S63 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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