2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#9 most-complained of 9 AMG C43 years
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has 0 complaints logged with NHTSA and a complaint index of 0, ranking 9th (best) out of 9 model years with data. It has 2 recalls, for seat belts and the electrical system, with no do-not-drive orders.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 28 hwy
Top 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls
2 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 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.
2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,450
- 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.
2024 compared with other AMG C43 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2024 AMG C43, and it ranks 9th out of 9 model years with data, the best rank among them.
- Does the 2024 AMG C43 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a seat belt cover that may not be properly installed on the tensioner, and one for a main fuse box replacement on the electrical system. Neither is marked do-not-drive.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 AMG C43?
- EPA rates it at 23 mpg combined, 20 mpg city, and 28 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450.
- Which AMG C43 model years should be avoided?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2017, 2018, and 2020 model years carry an 'Avoid' verdict, with complaint index values of 100, 75, and 88, while 2019 is marked 'Caution' at 50.