2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63: recalls and complaints

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• 24V6590009 Sep 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Lock
• 23V44500026 Jun 2023Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 23V09700017 Feb 2023Electrical System / Wiring
• 22V36500020 May 2022Electrical System / Software
• 21V52700012 Jul 2021Air Bags / Sensor / Side Impact
• 21V48300025 Jun 2021Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Retractor
• 21V35300014 May 2021Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 21V2300001 Apr 2021Seats

1. 24V659000Received 9 Sep 2024. 134 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Lock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Oct 2024.

2. 23V445000Received 26 Jun 2023. 143,551 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in 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 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023070012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2023.

3. 23V097000Received 17 Feb 2023. 26,116 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and AMG G63 vehicles. The front axle wiring harness may chafe against an oil cooler and become damaged, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and either install a protective sleeve or replace the front axle wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023030005.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023030005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Apr 2023.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 21V353000Received 14 May 2021. 17,800 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles. Components within the door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Note: Vehicles repaired prior to this recall must return to dealers to have the remedy performed. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2021060007 and 2021060014.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021060007/14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 2021.

8. 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.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

1 Dec 2024

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

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

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20171
2. 20181
3. 20198
4. 20207
5. 20218
6. 20226
7. 20234
8. 20252

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63?

444,416 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, model years 2017 to 2025. 8 of them name the 2021 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 name most often?

Lane Departure: 1 of 4 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 open?

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