AI Damage2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 60% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 20% of all complaints
- Air bags: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Noticed a strong odor of gas, well actually my kid did was sitting in backseat. I had just filled up and the smell didn't disipate. The next morning i still smelled it. I removed the seat and cover on the drivers side and almost half a gallon of pure gas was sitting there. I cleaned everything up removed all the gas.
rear subframe severe corrosion and cracking, have pictures of it the corrosion severity, yes available upon inspection. mechanic told me my 2 rear wheels can fall out completely and leave me with no control over the car. the car has been inspected by a certified independent service center. No.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz c63 amg. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair.
The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,113 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 41% most complained about).
On average one model year of the AMG C63 has 2 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, fuel/propulsion system, structure. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (20%), rust, corrosion (20%), warning lights, check engine (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.