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2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

25/100

#7 most-complained of 9 AMG C43 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has 1 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #7 highest of 9 AMG C43 model years. The most reported problem area is fuel system (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 28 hwy

Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System1 (100%)

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201620172018201920202021202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid8812922
2021No verdict131622
2022No verdict251122
2023No verdict503722
2024No verdict00223

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 ranks #7 of 9 among AMG C43 model years (Complaint Index 25/100). It has 1 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (1 complaints).
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, most recently reported 2023, covering fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43?
EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.