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2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Problems: 5 Known Issues
2022 model year · 210+ owner reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's analysis of 210+ owner reports, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 5 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are Fuel Pump Impeller Deformation Causes Engine Shutdown and Failure to Restart, 48-Volt EQ Boost System: Loose Ground Cable (Fire Recall) and 48V Battery / Starter-Generator Failure Causing No-Start ($900-$3,500 repair) and Misrouted Transmission Wiring Harness Connector Corrodes and Short-Circuits (Fire Risk, Recall Repeated After Failed First Remedy). The most commonly reported issue is Active Transaxle Mount Connectivity Faults and Replacement with 210 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $400 to $3,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles. The wiring harness for the front wheel speed sensor may be the incorrect length, which could result in damage to the harness during certain driving conditions.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 210+ owner reports, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Fuel Pump Impeller Deformation Causes Engine Shutdown and Failure to Restart, 48-Volt EQ Boost System: Loose Ground Cable (Fire Recall) and 48V Battery / Starter-Generator Failure Causing No-Start, Misrouted Transmission Wiring Harness Connector Corrodes and Short-Circuits (Fire Risk, Recall Repeated After Failed First Remedy). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 5 known issues documented across 210+ owner reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Fuel Pump Impeller Deformation Causes Engine Shutdown and Failure to Restart and 48-Volt EQ Boost System: Loose Ground Cable (Fire Recall) and 48V Battery / Starter-Generator Failure Causing No-Start and Misrouted Transmission Wiring Harness Connector Corrodes and Short-Circuits (Fire Risk, Recall Repeated After Failed First Remedy). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Mercedes-Benz AMG GT issues range from $400 to $3,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The in-tank fuel pump fitted to a broad range of 2021-2024 Mercedes-Benz models including the AMG GT uses an impeller that did not meet material specification. The impeller swells or deforms in service, contacts the pump housing and binds. The mechanical resistance shuts the pump… Severity: high.
The GT 43 and GT 53 use the M256 inline-six with a 48-volt EQ Boost integrated starter-generator that replaces the conventional starter and alternator. Two distinct failures cluster here. First, a safety defect: NHTSA campaign 24V100000 covers 2021-2023 GT 43 and GT 53 whose 48-v… Repairs typically run $900-$3,500. Severity: high.
On the X290 four-door AMG GT (GT 43 / GT 53), the transmission wiring harness can be routed incorrectly so that the electrical connector sits where it is exposed to water and road spray. The connector corrodes, and the corroded contacts can short-circuit — which Mercedes-Benz its… Severity: high.
The C190 AMG GT mounts its rear transaxle on three ACTIVE (electronically controlled) mounts that stiffen under hard cornering and soften at idle. The most common reported failure isn't rubber breakdown — it's wiring harness or connector corrosion at the mount sensors, which trip… Repairs typically run $400-$2,800. Severity: medium.
The AMG GT has been recalled repeatedly across its entire production run for defects in the telematics communication module that carries the emergency call function, and the campaigns stack across different root causes rather than repeating one. NHTSA 21V058000 covers 2016-2021 A… Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.