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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT VIN Check

NHTSA holds 7 owner complaints on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT from 6 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 7 complaints · 6 runs · 2016–2017 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported AMG GT run is WDDYJ7JA0GA (2016 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Power train problems make up 50% of reports; NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns for AMG GT model years 2016–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 6 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 86% of every AMG GT complaint on file.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WDDYJ7JA0GA••••••20162——
WDC0G4JB3GG••••••20161——
55SWF6EB0GU••••••20161——
WDDYJAJA3GA••••••20161——
WDDYJ7JA3GA••••••20161——
WDDYJ7HA2HA••••••20171——
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

ForCar has checked 59 AMG GT VINs so far, most often 2019, 2025, 2020 builds.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20161.265—
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2016 at 1.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2016 at 1.2.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 50% of everything Mercedes-Benz AMG GT owners report: Power Train, 4 of 7 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train4——
Engine2——
Wheels1——
Service Brakes1——
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 39 recall campaigns on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT; the 6 below cover build years 2017 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
24V445000Electrical System:wiring2019–2023
21V058000Electrical System:software2017–2021
22V533000Electrical System:wiring2019–2022
25V129000Electrical System:propulsion System2023–2025
23V880000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump2021–2023
24V100000Electrical System:wiring2021–2023
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

24V445000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2019: 5 years on the road before the recall.

The AMG GT against its rivals

The AMG GT draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Dodge Viper 1.2. That is the lowest rate of the 2.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz AMG GT VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT761.20%
Dodge Viper55461.29.1%
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

FIG.06·Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — complaint severity
OutcomeMercedes-Benz AMG GTAll vehicles
Complaints filed71,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT share of that is 7 complaints over 6 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Recalls82 campaignsFuel economy22 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems7 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space16 cu ftUsed prices514 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2016–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 7 NHTSA complaints from 6 AMG GT runs and 39 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which AMG GT production run has the most complaints?

WDDYJ7JA0GA, a 2016 build, with 2 complaints. The typical AMG GT run has 1.2.

Does the AMG GT get more complaints than the Dodge Viper?

They are level: 1.2 complaints per production run for the AMG GT against 1.2 for the Dodge Viper.

How many AMG GT complaints involve a crash?

0% of 7 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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