NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43 Safety Record
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 has not undergone federal crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, this model has no Safety Index score nor any star ratings from the program. The federal record does show a light recall and complaint burden: one recall campaign addresses an infotainment control issue, and one unverified owner complaint is on file. Without crash-test data, there is no basis to assess this vehicle's crashworthiness from test scores alone.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign targeting the electrical system instrument cluster, and is classified in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43?
The 2026 AMG GT43 enters the federal safety record without crash-test ratings from NHTSA. No tested sibling years exist in the data for reference, leaving consumers without a star-rated benchmark. Its "Light burden" band reflects a low volume of recalls and complaints, but this indicator does not constitute a safety clearance. The single recall is part of a multi-model campaign concerning infotainment controls, not a structural or powertrain safety issue. A single owner complaint, while covering three components, is too isolated to identify any pattern.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43 have any recalls?
The single recall on record for this model year targets the electrical system, specifically the instrument cluster and panel area. Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2024 through 2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles over an infotainment control concern. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory is noted in the data provided.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V281000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
Reported 2026-05-01
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43?
One unverified owner complaint is on file, touching three reported components: the Electrical System, the Engine, and the Fuel/Propulsion System. These are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been independently confirmed as defects.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43?
Anyone considering a used example of this specific model year should run the VIN through nhtsa.gov to verify whether the infotainment recall has been remedied before purchase. Open recalls transfer with ownership and are the buyer's responsibility to resolve.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 AMG GT43, and no star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this model year under the agency's New Car Assessment Program.
- One active recall campaign covers the 2026 AMG GT43 as part of a broader Mercedes-Benz action addressing an infotainment control concern in the electrical system instrument cluster area.
- One unverified owner complaint is on file with NHTSA, alleging issues across the Electrical System, Engine, and Fuel/Propulsion System, though a single report does not constitute an identified pattern.
- Shoppers and used-vehicle buyers should verify open recall status for any specific 2026 AMG GT43 by entering the VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall completion is not automatic and must be confirmed vehicle by vehicle.
FAQ2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43 safety questions
Was the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz AMG Gt43 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.