Mercedes-Benz
AMG S63
Large Cars · model years 2016 to 2021
Includes AMG S63 4matic, AMG S63 4matic Convertible, AMG S63 4matic Coupe and 3 more as listed by the EPA.
Closest available photo (2015 model year); this page covers 2016 to 2021.
The verdict
Best year: 2021. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 1; recalls: 2, below this model's typical 5.
Worst year: 2016. complaints: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1; recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5.
Year by year
| Year | Trims | MPG | Fuel cost | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations | TSBs | Top complaints | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2Gas | 18 | $4,300 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 94 | ENGINE 25%, LANE DEPARTURE 25%, STEERING 25% | |
Score: 40 of 100, where higher is better. | |||||||||
| 2017 | 3Gas | 18 | $4,300 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 106 | AIR BAGS 33%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%, ENGINE 33% | |
Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better. | |||||||||
| 2018 | 3Gas | 20 | $3,850 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 109 | SUSPENSION 33%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%, POWER TRAIN 17% | |
Score: 60 of 100, where higher is better. | |||||||||
| 2019 | 3Gas | 20 | $3,850 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 114 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 33%, SERVICE BRAKES 33%, STEERING 33% | |
Score: 47 of 100, where higher is better. | |||||||||
| 2020 | 3Gas | 20 | $3,850 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 91 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 33%, STEERING 33%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 33% | |
Score: 82 of 100, where higher is better. | |||||||||
| 2021 | 2Gas | 18 | $4,300 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 110 | no data | |
Score: 91 of 100, where higher is better. | |||||||||
How the numbers moved
How we score each year
We compare each year of the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.
A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.
Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.