2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has a complaint index of 50, ranking 5th worst out of 9 model years covered. NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 3 owner complaints, with brakes the top-reported problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #5 of 9 AMG C43 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 18 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes2 (67%)
- Other2 (67%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (33%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V253000May 2, 2025Seat Belts46 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.
- NHTSA 24V371000May 24, 2024Structure & Body18 vehicles
Seats
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 AMG C43 4MATIC vehicles, equipped with AMG Performance seats. The seat wiring harness may be incorrectly routed, which can cause it to become damaged when the seat is fully reclined.
Risk: A damaged wiring harness can prevent the air bags installed in the seats from deploying as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060009.
- NHTSA 24V115000Feb 16, 2024Electrical System31,848 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 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.
2023 compared with other AMG C43 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 reliable based on complaints?
- NHTSA data gives the 2023 AMG C43 a complaint index of 50, placing it 5th out of 9 model years with data. It has fewer complaints than the 2017, 2018, and 2020 model years but more recall activity than several other years.
- Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 have recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2023 AMG C43, covering seat belts, seat wiring harness routing, main fuse boxes, fuel pumps, and electrical ground connections and transmission wiring harnesses. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 AMG C43?
- Brakes are the top-reported problem area, accounting for 2 of 3 complaints (67%). A reported median mileage of 5,600 miles is associated with brake and suspension complaints.
- How does the 2023 AMG C43 compare to other AMG C43 years?
- The 2023 model's complaint index of 50 is lower than the 2017 (100), 2020 (88), and 2018 (75) model years, which carry Avoid or Caution verdicts, but higher than the 2021 (13) and 2022 (25) model years.