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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

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