Model year guide

2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 recalls 1

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #21V058000 · manufacturer #2021020025 · 05/02/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the…

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 vehicles on record

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2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 get?

The 2018 Mercedes-benz AMG E43 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (19 city / 25 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.