NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MERCEDES-BENZ E43 AMG.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 4 | 100.0% | 0.87 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 3 | 75.0% | 0.98 |
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| low | 1 | 25.0% | 0.43 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 4 tagged complaints of 4 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2019-11-01. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: The electric PRE-SAFEA?-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-08-03. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
90 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 31 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 28 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
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| STRUCTURE | 7 |
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| STEERING | 6 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
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| SUSPENSION | 4 |
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10252777
Date: 2024-03-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that the tailgate no longer opens as a result of a long
10251356
Date: 2024-02-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
The radio station favorites list is no longer present after bus idle Saving process during download Perform software update in control unit HU6 in the head unit (A26/17) to version E871.1 (A 247 904 53 00).
10249726
Date: 2024-01-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Mercedes-Benz AG (A A?A A A A MBAGA A?A A A A ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2017-2021 C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class, SL, and SLC (205, 117, 257, 213/238, 253, 166/292, 190/290,217/222, 231, 172) vehicles, the software of the comm
10248162
Date: 2023-12-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage A A?A A A A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). A A?A A A A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). A A?A A A A? Light initial creases d
10244837
Date: 2023-10-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an extended period of time; the message then disappears of its own
10243565
Date: 2023-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (A?A A MBUSAA?A A ) is extending the coverage for the intake line assembly on your vehicle from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 year
10241527
Date: 2023-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Mercedes-Benz AG (A?A A MBAGA?A A ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2018-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and 223 platform) vehicles, the communication module software does not correspond
10241790
Date: 2023-08-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is stored for "atpServerUrl" and/or "rcsServerUrl". Please car
10238437
Date: 2023-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.
Mercedes-Benz AG (A?A A MBAGA?A A ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (A?A A MYA?A A ) 2016 A?A A 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning control unit software may not meet production speci
10238424
Date: 2023-06-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
In the MBUX weather app, the temperature is displayed in the wrong unit (Fahrenheit instead of A A?C, or vice versa). Temperature setting in Mmc mobile application settings incorrect Remedy Adjust the setting in the Mercedes me connect app via mobile phone (settings -> units)