Fire Hazard Forces Massive Recall of AMG One

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Are Few, But Important

Recalls aren’t something you usually associate with Mercedes-Benz. The brand has maintained a relatively clean track record in recent years, with only occasional hiccups, such as the recent issues with the high-end GLE and GLS SUVs involving potentially detached trim panels that could become road hazards.

But while those models are made in the thousands and often share parts with less expensive offerings, the situation becomes far more serious when it involves a $2.8 million, hand-assembled hypercar.

That’s exactly the case now, as Mercedes-AMG is issuing a global recall for the AMG One, a car best known for packing Formula One tech into a lap record-setting, road-legal package.

The Problem Isn’t With the Complex Engine

According to Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), nearly 80% of all AMG One units are affected – 219 out of the 275 produced, to be exact. The issue has nothing to do with the car’s complex 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid V6, which is adapted from Lewis Hamilton’s F1 power unit.

Instead, the concern lies at the rear of the car: the active spoiler system. The spoiler is hydraulically operated, and several cars appear to be missing a critical component, which is a small pin or locking mechanism meant to keep the hydraulic line secured.

Without the pin, there’s a risk of hydraulic fluid leaking. That’s especially dangerous in a mid-engine car, where lines run near extremely hot components. If flammable fluid escapes in the wrong place, a fire is probable. The cars affected were built between December 2022 and May 2025, with most units delivered in Germany and a smaller number scattered globally.

Some AMG Ones Were Already Burned to the Ground

The fix is straightforward. Mercedes-Benz will inspect the spoiler’s hydraulic system, check if the pin is present and secure, and install one if needed. The job takes about 90 minutes per car. The KBA has stated there are no confirmed fire incidents tied directly to this defect.

However, if you could recall, a couple of AMG Ones have already gone up in flames – one just a few weeks ago in Germany, and another during transport in the UK back in 2023.

In both cases, the exact cause of the fires remains murky. The German unit reportedly burned roadside, while the UK incident involved a prototype or incomplete car in a trailer that was destroyed. Investigators haven’t officially connected these incidents to the hydraulic issue.