2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has a complaint index of 63 and ranks 4th worst out of 9 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It has 6 complaints and 12 recall campaigns, with suspension, wheels & tires the top problem area at 50% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 63/100
- #4 of 9 AMG C43 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 12
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (50%)
- Seat Belts1 (17%)
- Structure & Body1 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Wheels crack, sometimes in two spots roughly opposite each other, without visible tire damage.
- Owners report the transmission suddenly stops responding, showing a transmission failure message and refusing to move from a stop, at a median 1,000 miles.
- The convertible roof headliner tension cord frays, requiring the headliner to be replaced or restrung so the top folds properly, reported at a median 52,090 miles.
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V854000Dec 15, 2023Structure & Body2,976 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.
- NHTSA 22V365000May 20, 2022Electrical System242,722 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
- NHTSA 22V232000Apr 8, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras126,443 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other AMG C43 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 reliable?
- It has a complaint index of 63 and a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst among 9 model years of the AMG C43 tracked. NHTSA lists 6 complaints and 12 recall campaigns for this year.
- What is the main problem area for the 2019 AMG C43?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 50% of complaints, mainly wheel cracking.
- Are there recalls on the 2019 AMG C43?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns tied to this year, covering areas including electrical system, structure & body, seat belts, and a 12-volt battery bracket that may not be secured.
- How does the 2019 AMG C43 compare to other years?
- 2019 has a complaint index of 63, lower than 2017 (100, Avoid), 2018 (75, Avoid), and 2020 (88, Avoid), but higher than 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Does the 2019 AMG C43 have transmission problems?
- NHTSA includes one transmission & powertrain complaint describing a sudden failure to shift or move, reported at a median mileage of 1,000.