2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63, Amg S63, Amg E63S and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V048000
- Reported
- January 27, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger
- Vehicles affected
- About 2,518
What is wrong
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.
Safety risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Mercedes-Benz Amg E63 (2018, 2019); Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S (2018, 2019); Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 (2019); Mercedes-Benz Amg GT 63 (2019); Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63 (2019); Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 (2018, 2019). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
What is the fix?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.