2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 7. The most common issue is other problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: in a busy intersection i was making a left turn, as i was edging out my car died, everything stopped, a quick malfunction error was seen on display. took my 5 tries to get going and pull off, very scary, my wife has the same 2020 model, she had the same issue two hours later, it was the hottest da. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year.
5
Total Complaints
4
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.7x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 3 of 3)
OTHER
2 complaints- • IN A BUSY INTERSECTION I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, AS I WAS EDGING OUT MY CAR DIED, EVERYTHING STOPPED, A QUICK MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SEEN ON DISPLAY. TOOK MY 5 TRIES TO GET GOING AND PULL OFF, VERY SCARY, MY WIFE HAS THE SAME 2020 MODEL, SHE HAD THE SAME ISSUE TWO HOURS LATER, IT WAS THE HOTTEST DA
- • WHILE LEAVING WORK AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN MY CAR DIED, A QUICK MALFUNCTION NOTIFICATION CAME ON THE DISPLAY THEN NOTHING. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IT TOOK MINUTES TO BE ABLE TO START UP THE CAR AND GET IT TO SHIFT. IT WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT'S NOW BEEN AT THE
“IN A BUSY INTERSECTION I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, AS I WAS EDGING OUT MY CAR DIED, EVERYTHING STOPPED, A QUICK MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SEEN ON DISPLAY. TOOK MY 5 TRIES TO GET GOING AND PULL OFF, VERY SCARY, MY WIFE HAS THE SAME 2020 MODEL, SHE HAD THE SAME ISSUE TWO HOURS LATER, IT WAS THE HOTTEST DA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (4)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020120016.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Service Intervals
Service A / Service B alternating schedule. Requires MB-approved oil (229.5 spec typically).
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Mercedes-Benz New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
EQ EV battery warranty is 10 years/155,000 miles
These are the terms for a new Mercedes-Benz. If you're buying a used 2020 AMG GT, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Mercedes-Benz dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: IN A BUSY INTERSECTION I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, AS I WAS EDGING OUT MY CAR DIED, EVERYTHING STOPPED, A QUICK MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SEEN ON DISPLAY. TOOK MY 5 TRIES TO GET GOING AND PULL OFF, VERY SCARY, MY WIFE HAS THE SAME 2020 MODEL, SHE HAD THE SAME ISSUE TWO HOURS LATER, IT WAS THE HOTTEST DA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐WHEELS: 1)The side cover on the driver’s seat covering the seatbelt harness area detaches from the seat. The defect has been shown to the Mercedes dealer, Autohaus on Eden of Northbrook, IL several times. The dealer refuses to fix it. 2) The wheel hubcaps fly off during a normal drive of 30 mph risking in
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: 1)The side cover on the driver’s seat covering the seatbelt harness area detaches from the seat. The defect has been shown to the Mercedes dealer, Autohaus on Eden of Northbrook, IL several times. The dealer refuses to fix it. 2) The wheel hubcaps fly off during a normal drive of 30 mph risking in
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — Year Comparison
How does 2020 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 4
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 7
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