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The Drive
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
The Very Complicated Mercedes-AMG One Hypercar Has a Fire Problem
The latest car news, reviews, and features. What's the saying? Two's company, but three's a crowd? It appears Mercedes-Benz has decided to intervene before any more of its AMG One hypercars burn to the ground, issuing a recall in its home country to address a fire risk related to its adjustable aerodynamics system. Per Mercedes, incorrectly installed (or missing) components of the hydraulic system that controls the rear wing can lead to a fluid leak, and hydraulic fluid has a habit of bursting into flames if you even look at it funny. The hydraulic rear wing is one of many adjustable components found on the AMG One, each of which interacts with the car's complex drive mode system. Apart from its outright performance, this song-and-dance is arguably the car's neatest party trick, and since the wing deploys based on several different parameters, it's not a simple set-and-forget feature that could be ignored by owners. Of the approximately 275 examples known to exist, 219 examples of them worldwide will have to be inspected to ensure their safe assembly. Mercedes-Benz stopped short of publicly associating the issue with the fires that have completely consumed two examples of its Formula 1 car for the street, but then its notice really doesn't include much of anything at all apart from a brief, dry description of the potential defect. You can look it up here; just bring your browser's translate feature. If we run with the assumption that this fix is related, it obviously came too late for the owners of the two now-lost examples that we know of. Um Mercedes-AMG ONE pegou fogo. A unidade estava no guincho, sendo rebocada no M6, em Staffordshire, quando explodiu em chamas.A Mercedes está investigando o incêndio no motor híbrido, que aconteceu quando seu motor estava desligado. 🗞️ | The Sun — Mercedes-AMG F1 Brasil 🇧🇷 (@MercedesAMGF1BR) May 22, 2023 The most recent AMG One self-immolation (linked above) happened on public roads in Germany, and was the first known example of a car being lost to fire in customer hands. The previous fire happened back in 2023, before many of the cars had been delivered. That car caught fire in a transporter while being moved between assembly facilities, Mercedes later confirmed. The company offered no insight as to the cause of that conflagration. Got a burning Mercedes in your driveway? Let us know at tips@
Auto Blog
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Mercedes-AMG Recalls Most of Its $2.8M Hypercars Over Fire Hazard
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. 0:00 / 0:09 2025 Audi S3 vs Mercedes-AMG CLA 35: the executive decision Watch More 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. Source: Mercedes-Benz Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. 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. Source: Mercedes-Benz About the Author Jacob Oliva View Profile
The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Mercedes recalls £2.5m hypercars built just three years ago over fears they could ‘catch fire'
MERCEDES has issued an urgent recall for most of its £2.5m hypercars after they hit the roads just three years ago. The manufacturer has recalled the vehicles due to fears that they could 4 Mercedes are recalling one of their most expensive vehicles Credit: Alamy 4 The vehicles cost a staggering £2.5 million to buy Credit: Supplied 4 The car was in production for nearly five years Credit: Supplied The AMG One has a turbocharged 1.6 litre V-6 engine, which is based on Lewis Hamilton's iconic F1 car. However, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority has confirmed that the engine is not related to the recall. The issue stems from the vehicle's active rear spoiler's hydraulic line, which might be missing a pin lock. Read More on Car News This could lead to the All recalled cars must be examined, so split pins can be installed. Overall, the fix should take around 90 minutes - though it could prevent serious injury. Nearly 80 per cent of the AMG Ones produced have been affected, as 219 of the cars have been recalled. Most read in Motors Only 275 of the cars were produced and one motor costs an eyewatering £2.5 million. The impacted vehicles were produced between December 12, 2022, and May 9, 2025. Huge car brand closes and sells off ALL UK dealerships after suffering 'heavy losses' There have been two incidents of AMG Ones catching fire, though the German Transport Authority (known as the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) has said neither incident was related to the pin lock defect. The AMG One first entered development in September 2017 but took years to finish. Mercedes-AMG finally finished the model in 2022. Motorists had to wait even longer for the car to hit the roads with AMG Ones only becoming available to buy in 2023. The news comes after the UK Government It is hoped that this will save the brand's Sunderland factory, though Nissan have not yet announced the fate of the plant. 4 The AMG One has an engine which is based on Lewis Hamilton's car Credit: Supplied
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Mercedes recalls £2.5m hypercars built just three years ago over fears they could ‘catch fire'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MERCEDES has issued an urgent recall for most of its £2.5m hypercars after they hit the roads just three years ago. The manufacturer has recalled the vehicles due to fears that they could suddenly 'catch fire'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Mercedes are recalling one of their most expensive vehicles Credit: Alamy 4 The vehicles cost a staggering £2.5 million to buy Credit: Supplied 4 The car was in production for nearly five years Credit: Supplied Mercedes' CEO once said that the company's executives must have been 'drunk' when they first green-lit the luxury car. The AMG One has a turbocharged 1.6 litre V-6 engine, which is based on Lewis Hamilton's iconic F1 car. However, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority has confirmed that the engine is not related to the recall. The issue stems from the vehicle's active rear spoiler's hydraulic line, which might be missing a pin lock. This could lead to the car's hydraulic fluid leaking and igniting on other hot components. All recalled cars must be examined, so split pins can be installed. Overall, the fix should take around 90 minutes - though it could prevent serious injury. Nearly 80 per cent of the AMG Ones produced have been affected, as 219 of the cars have been recalled. Only 275 of the cars were produced and one motor costs an eyewatering £2.5 million. The impacted vehicles were produced between December 12, 2022, and May 9, 2025. Huge car brand closes and sells off ALL UK dealerships after suffering 'heavy losses' There have been two incidents of AMG Ones catching fire, though the German Transport Authority (known as the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) has said neither incident was related to the pin lock defect. The AMG One first entered development in September 2017 but took years to finish. Mercedes-AMG finally finished the model in 2022. Motorists had to wait even longer for the car to hit the roads with AMG Ones only becoming available to buy in 2023. The news comes after the UK Government threw a £1 billion lifeline to Nissan, after the iconic carmaker teetered on the brink of collapse. Nissan employs thousands of Brits from across the country, meaning the Government's decision to underwrite their loan saved a staggering 20,000 jobs. It is hoped that this will save the brand's Sunderland factory, though Nissan have not yet announced the fate of the plant.
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Mercedes recalls £2.5m hypercars built just three years ago over fears they could ‘catch fire'
MERCEDES has issued an urgent recall for most of its £2.5m hypercars after they hit the roads just three years ago. The manufacturer has recalled the vehicles due to fears that they could suddenly 'catch fire'. 4 Mercedes' CEO once said that the company's executives must have been 'drunk' when they first green-lit the luxury car. The AMG One has a turbocharged 1.6 litre V-6 engine, which is based on Lewis Hamilton's iconic F1 car. However, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority has confirmed that the engine is not related to the recall. The issue stems from the vehicle's active rear spoiler's hydraulic line, which might be missing a pin lock. This could lead to the car's hydraulic fluid leaking and igniting on other hot components. All recalled cars must be examined, so split pins can be installed. Overall, the fix should take around 90 minutes - though it could prevent serious injury. Nearly 80 per cent of the AMG Ones produced have been affected, as 219 of the cars have been recalled. Only 275 of the cars were produced and one motor costs an eyewatering £2.5 million. The impacted vehicles were produced between December 12, 2022, and May 9, 2025. Huge car brand closes and sells off ALL UK dealerships after suffering 'heavy losses' There have been two incidents of AMG Ones catching fire, though the German Transport Authority (known as the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) has said neither incident was related to the pin lock defect. The AMG One first entered development in September 2017 but took years to finish. Mercedes -AMG finally finished the model in 2022. Motorists had to wait even longer for the car to hit the roads with AMG Ones only becoming available to buy in 2023. The news comes after the UK Government threw a £1 billion lifeline to Nissan, after the iconic carmaker teetered on the brink of collapse. Nissan employs thousands of Brits from across the country, meaning the Government's decision to underwrite their loan saved a staggering 20,000 jobs. It is hoped that this will save the brand's Sunderland factory, though Nissan have not yet announced the fate of the plant. 4
