Model year guide

2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT at a glance

Safety recalls5
Combined17–18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT recalls 5

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #21V478000 · manufacturer #2021090008 · 25/06/2021

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021090008.

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #21V058000 · manufacturer #2021020025 · 05/02/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the…

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module NHTSA Campaign #18V724000 · manufacturer #2018100008 · 15/10/2018

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.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V208000 · manufacturer #2018050003 · 29/03/2018

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.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Seat Belts NHTSA Campaign #17V826000 · manufacturer #2017120018 · 18/12/2017

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.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT MPG & running costs

Combined17–18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,700
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7) or Automatic (AM7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$11,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,500
Fuel only$23,500
Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT get?

The 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG GT has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.