2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has a complaint index of 25, ranking 7th out of 9 model years, with 1 complaint and 1 recall on file. This is a low-complaint year compared to 2017 (index 100) and 2020 (index 88), which are rated Avoid.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #7 of 9 AMG C43 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report receiving a fuel system recall notice (campaign 23V445000) for the fuel pump but finding replacement parts unavailable at the dealer for an extended period.
- One owner described the dealer confirming the part backorder while the vehicle awaited the fix.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V445000Jun 26, 2023Fuel System143,551 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 28 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.
2022 compared with other AMG C43 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 1 complaint and 1 recall for the 2022 AMG C43, giving it a complaint index of 25, ranked 7th out of 9 model years based on owner complaints and recalls.
- Does the 2022 AMG C43 have a recall?
- Yes, it is part of recall campaign 23V445000 covering the fuel system, where Mercedes-Benz is replacing the fuel pump free of charge; this is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 AMG C43?
- The only reported problem area is the Fuel System, accounting for 100% of the single complaint on file.
- How does the 2022 AMG C43 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 25, the 2022 model ranks better than 2017 (100), 2020 (88), and 2018 (75), all rated Avoid, and is close to 2021's index of 13.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 AMG C43?
- The EPA rates the 2022 AMG C43 at 22 mpg combined (19 city/28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.