Federal safety data shows 4 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V7240002018-15-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

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21V4780002021-25-06

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.

A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V2080002018-29-03

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.

In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.

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17V8260002017-18-12

SEAT BELTS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.

If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Fuel Economy

17–18mpg combined

15-16city

20-22hwy

$4,550-$4,800/yr

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT delivers 17 to 18 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

AMG GT Coupe - Automatic (AM7)

18mpg

4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$4,550/yr3/10 Poor

AMG GT Roadster - Automatic (AM7)

18mpg

4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city21 hwy~$4,550/yr3/10 Poor

AMG GT S Coupe - Automatic (AM7)

18mpg

4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$4,550/yr3/10 Poor

AMG GT C Coupe - Automatic (AM7)

17mpg

4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor

AMG GT C Roadster - Automatic (AM-S7)

17mpg

4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor

AMG GT R Coupe - Automatic (AM-S7)

17mpg

4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$4,800/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

29States

46%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 21%, with options spread across 29 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

24821%

FLFlorida

15413%

TXTexas

12711%

ILIllinois

908%

GAGeorgia

666%

NJNew Jersey

484%

AZArizona

464%

NYNew York

454%

NVNevada

444%

DCWashington DC

323%

MDMaryland

252%

NCNorth Carolina

252%

IN18

PA16

OH14

WA13

OR13

MO12

MI11

CO11

TN10

DE9

MA9

UT9

WI8

MN6

RI6

NH6

CT6

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

You'll get between 17 and 18 MPG combined from the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.