Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Also commonly searched as Mercedes-AMG E43. NHTSA files this model as “AMG E43”.
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- Feb 5, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 94 other models — Electrical System
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.
21V058000 · 1.3M units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 27, 2018Crash risk2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 — Exterior Lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG, and E400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V271000 · 42 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Mar 6, 2018Crash risk2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 — Exterior Lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V151000 · 28 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Sep 19, 2017Crash risk2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 and 1 other model — Steering
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
17V574000 · 4 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Feb 23, 2017Fire risk2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 7 other models — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
17V114000 · 308K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Feb 8, 2017Crash risk2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.
17V076000 · 12K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.