2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C Recall: Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both…
NHTSA campaign 18V724000 · Air Bags · filed Oct 15, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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 risk
If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG GT | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG GT C | 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V724000 (manufacturer number 2018100008). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.