KNOWN FAULTS · Mercedes-Benz
Known faults for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190).
2014–2021 · Petrol
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: AMG GT / GT S / GT R (M178, 4.0 V8) (Petrol)
Electronics, trim, lane assist and turbo oil feed lines on the AMG GT (C190)Electrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Mercedes-AMG GT coupé and roadster (C190 / R190, 4.0 V8 M178)
- Period mentioned
- 2015–2023
- Symptoms
- Electrical and interior-trim faults; a lane-keeping assist that fails intermittently; an oil smell or oil marks around the turbos; air conditioning that does not cool enough.
- Possible cause described
- The RAC Drive used-car guide says the most common faults are interior trim and electrical ones, describes a hard-to-pin-down problem with Lane Assist and lists recalls for leaking turbo oil feed lines, engine, ESP and radio software, and front seat belts, each for specific build dates.
- Check for the garage
- Test all the electrics and Lane Assist; check the air conditioning blows very cold; look for oil around the turbos; check the recalls by VIN and insist on a stamped service book.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- AMG GT / GT S / GT R (M178, 4.0 V8)Petrol