2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53: recalls and complaints

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• 24V44500014 Jun 2024Electrical System / Wiring
• 24V1000009 Feb 2024Electrical System / Wiring
• 23V88000021 Dec 2023Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 22V73300030 Sep 2022Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
• 22V53300022 Jul 2022Electrical System / Wiring
• 22V36500020 May 2022Electrical System / Software
• 22V18900025 Mar 2022Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
• 21V52700012 Jul 2021Air Bags / Sensor / Side Impact
• 21V48300025 Jun 2021Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Retractor
• 21V40600028 May 2021Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly / Head Restraint
• 21V35400014 May 2021Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
• 21V2300001 Apr 2021Seats
• 21V21600026 Mar 2021Seats / Front Assembly / Power Adjust
• 21V0580005 Feb 2021Communication / Auto Crash Notification
• 20V67300030 Oct 2020Seats

1. 24V445000Received 14 Jun 2024. 22,422 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2024100002/3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 2024.

2. 24V100000Received 9 Feb 2024. 12,191 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2024MMNNNN. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Mar 2024.

3. 23V880000Received 21 Dec 2023. 79,676 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Feb 2024.

4. 22V733000Received 30 Sep 2022. 19,968 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022100009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jan 2023.

5. 22V533000Received 22 Jul 2022. 16,977 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022080010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Oct 2022.

6. 22V365000Received 20 May 2022. 242,722 units.

   Electrical System / Software

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2022.

7. 22V189000Received 25 Mar 2022. 8,396 units.

   Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022040010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2022.

8. 21V527000Received 12 Jul 2021. 542 units.

   Air Bags / Sensor / Side Impact

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021070032/33.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021070032/33. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 2021.

9. 21V483000Received 25 Jun 2021. 4,917 units.

   Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Retractor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, AMG GT63, 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owners notified of the voluntary recall campaign by an interim letter on August 13, 2021. A final letter was mailed on September 24, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021080021. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Sep 2021.

10. 21V406000Received 28 May 2021. 218 units.

    Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly / Head Restraint

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG S Cabriolet, E450 Cabriolet, and E53 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060010.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021060010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 2021.

11. 21V354000Received 14 May 2021. 343,191 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021050012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jun 2021.

12. 21V230000Received 1 Apr 2021. 8,634 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040016.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021040016. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 May 2021.

13. 21V216000Received 26 Mar 2021. 109 units.

    Seats / Front Assembly / Power Adjust

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040002.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021040002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Apr 2021.

14. 21V058000Received 5 Feb 2021. 1,292,258 units.

    Communication / Auto Crash Notification

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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 emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021020025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2021.

15. 20V673000Received 30 Oct 2020. 1,337 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350 and E450, 2019-2021 AMG E53 and 2020-2021 AMG E63 vehicles. The front passenger seat may be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stop, allowing the seat to move outside of the acceptable range in relation to the air bag.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the mechanical seat adjustment range limitation for the front passenger seat and install it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-368-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110013.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2020110013. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 2020.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?

2,053,558 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, model years 2007 to 2023. 15 of them name the 2021 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.