Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has zero owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 4l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 18 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 17–18 MPG (6 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GT S Coupe | 4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| AMG GT Coupe | 4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| AMG GT Roadster | 4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| AMG GT R Coupe | 4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| AMG GT C Roadster | 4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| AMG GT C Coupe | 4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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