2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Problems: 1 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2026 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated May 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 1 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is MBUX Instrument Cluster Blackout / Reboot While Driving (NHTSA Recall, May 2026) ($0-$0 repair). Across all issues, repair costs range from $ to $. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All 1 Known Issues
On the 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, an infotainment control unit software defect in 2024-2026 AMG GT (and shared across the C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC on the same platform) can trigger system resets that briefly black out the digital instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion — hiding speed, warnings, and gear position for several seconds. Mercedes-Benz issued an NHTSA recall covering 144,049 vehicles on May 8, 2026, classifying the defect as safety-critical due to the elevated crash risk during a cluster blackout. The remedy is a free software update at the dealer (or OTA where supported). Owners typically notice MBUX freezes or full reboots while driving before the cluster blanking event; the two symptoms share the same root cause.
Common Symptoms
- Center screen goes black
- Infotainment freezes or reboots
- Backup camera unavailable or delayed
- Navigation/audio settings reset
- Touch inputs lag or stop responding
How to Fix
Confirm battery voltage is stable, then scan for communication faults in the MBUX, telematics, and display modules. Dealers typically perform software updates, SCN coding, or module resets; persistent failures may require replacement of the display/control unit or related communication hardware. If the issue occurs after over-the-air updates, a full dealer reflash is often more effective than repeated resets.
What Owners Are Using
Parts and tips from 0+ owners who fixed this issue
- TipAsk the dealer to check for the latest MBUX and instrument-cluster software rather than only performing a battery reset.
- TipIf the screen fails intermittently, record a short video showing startup behavior and whether the backup camera/audio are also affected.