2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical120.0%
- Engine120.0%
- Fuel system120.0%
- Steering120.0%
- Suspension120.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
Recall 2024100002 for my 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 is listed as “Completed” in the manufacturer’s system, but the dealer’s service record from November 2024 clearly states that the recall part was on backorder and the repair was not performed. There is no later record of the recall ever being completed. After the recall was marked “Completed,” multiple paid repairs were performed in the same system, including extensive electrical and engine-related work, totaling several thousand dollars. Warning messages and check-engine lights continued to appear, and the underlying issue was never properly resolved. The dealer repeatedly cleared fault codes and performed symptom-based repairs without identifying or correcting the cause. In 2025, the dealer also presented a very high repair estimate related to the same components affected by the recall. This raises concerns that safety-related repairs may have been converted into paid work while the recall remained incomplete. The vehicle was also marked “Disabled” by the dealer, even though it remained drivable. Release of the vehicle was delayed without a clear explanation. The dealer has not provided any confirmation that the recall was actually performed. The manufacturer acknowledged receiving my concern and forwarded it to the dealer, but no one has responded for several weeks. The unresolved status of this recall and the repeated issues affecting the electrical, engine, and propulsion systems raise concerns of a safety defect and possible recall non-compliance. I am requesting that NHTSA review the recall completion status and investigate whether the required safety remedy was performed correctly or reported inaccurately.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
Recall 2024100002 for my 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 is listed as “Completed” in the manufacturer’s system, but the dealer’s service record from November 2024 clearly states that the recall part was on backorder and the repair was not performed. There is no later record of the recall ever being completed. After the recall was marked “Completed,” multiple paid repairs were performed in the same system, including extensive electrical and engine-related work, totaling several thousand dollars. Warning messages and check-engine lights continued to appear, and the underlying issue was never properly resolved. The dealer repeatedly cleared fault codes and performed symptom-based repairs without identifying or correcting the cause. In 2025, the dealer also presented a very high repair estimate related to the same components affected by the recall. This raises concerns that safety-related repairs may have been converted into paid work while the recall remained incomplete. The vehicle was also marked “Disabled” by the dealer, even though it remained drivable. Release of the vehicle was delayed without a clear explanation. The dealer has not provided any confirmation that the recall was actually performed. The manufacturer acknowledged receiving my concern and forwarded it to the dealer, but no one has responded for several weeks. The unresolved status of this recall and the repeated issues affecting the electrical, engine, and propulsion systems raise concerns of a safety defect and possible recall non-compliance. I am requesting that NHTSA review the recall completion status and investigate whether the required safety remedy was performed correctly or reported inaccurately.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
Recall 2024100002 for my 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 is listed as “Completed” in the manufacturer’s system, but the dealer’s service record from November 2024 clearly states that the recall part was on backorder and the repair was not performed. There is no later record of the recall ever being completed. After the recall was marked “Completed,” multiple paid repairs were performed in the same system, including extensive electrical and engine-related work, totaling several thousand dollars. Warning messages and check-engine lights continued to appear, and the underlying issue was never properly resolved. The dealer repeatedly cleared fault codes and performed symptom-based repairs without identifying or correcting the cause. In 2025, the dealer also presented a very high repair estimate related to the same components affected by the recall. This raises concerns that safety-related repairs may have been converted into paid work while the recall remained incomplete. The vehicle was also marked “Disabled” by the dealer, even though it remained drivable. Release of the vehicle was delayed without a clear explanation. The dealer has not provided any confirmation that the recall was actually performed. The manufacturer acknowledged receiving my concern and forwarded it to the dealer, but no one has responded for several weeks. The unresolved status of this recall and the repeated issues affecting the electrical, engine, and propulsion systems raise concerns of a safety defect and possible recall non-compliance. I am requesting that NHTSA review the recall completion status and investigate whether the required safety remedy was performed correctly or reported inaccurately.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
The steering column sticks in the up position. The electric motor will not move up or down. Not being able to correctly adjust the height of the steering column is a safety issue.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
On July 27, 2026, while driving my 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 under normal conditions, the vehicle suddenly displayed a suspension warning stating, “Malfunction — Drive at Max. 50 mph.” The warning appeared while the vehicle was in motion; I had not received this suspension warning before the incident. I photographed the warning when it occurred and presented the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership for diagnosis and repair that same day. On July 30, the dealership confirmed in writing that the vehicle had a leaking front air strut and required replacement of the front air strut. The dealer advised that the required part did not have an established arrival date. As of August 24, the vehicle remains at the authorized dealership and has not been returned to me. I consider this a safety concern because the suspension malfunction occurred without prior warning while the vehicle was being driven and was serious enough for the vehicle itself to instruct the driver not to exceed 50 mph. A failure affecting an air-suspension component during operation raises concern regarding vehicle ride height, stability, handling, and the ability to safely operate the vehicle at normal highway speeds. The failed component and vehicle are presently in the possession of the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership and should therefore be available for inspection. The condition has been confirmed by the dealership as a leaking front air strut requiring replacement. The vehicle has a significant prior repair history that includes a documented steering-malfunction warning, drivability complaints, vibration, repeated check-engine warnings, and extensive mechanical repairs. I am not asserting that each prior condition shares the same cause as the present suspension failure, but I am reporting that history because it may be relevant to NHTSA's evaluation of the vehicle's safe operation. I have retained the contemporaneous photograph of the suspension warning, the dealership's writ
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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