2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The newest campaign is 24V207000. NHTSA received the report on 15 Mar 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring. NHTSA has 16 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V207000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

16 campaigns, newest first. 2,446,798 units in total.

24V20700015 Mar 2024Electrical System / Wiring
23V44500026 Jun 2023Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
23V17700017 Mar 2023Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
22V68000012 Sep 2022Structure / Body
22V36500020 May 2022Electrical System / Software
22V2310008 Apr 2022Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash
21V90900019 Nov 2021Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash
21V83200022 Oct 2021Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
21V81800018 Oct 2021Seats
21V5090002 Jul 2021Exterior Lighting / Headlights
21V35400014 May 2021Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
21V28800023 Apr 2021Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
21V0570005 Feb 2021Structure / Interior Panels / Dashboard
21V0580005 Feb 2021Communication / Auto Crash Notification
20V67100030 Oct 2020Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
20V08900014 Feb 2020Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

24V207000Received 15 Mar 2024. 116,020 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2024040002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 May 2024.
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.
23V177000Received 17 Mar 2023. 61,450 units.
Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21V-288 and 19V-587. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023030014 and 15.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023030014 & 15. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Apr 2023.
22V680000Received 12 Sep 2022. 161,000 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022090010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2022.
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.
22V231000Received 8 Apr 2022. 21,306 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022040017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2022.
21V909000Received 19 Nov 2021. 17 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLE450 and AMG GLE53 vehicles. In the passenger-side footwell, the ground connection bolts for the electric heater may be improperly tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will check the electric heater ground connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021120004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jan 2022.
21V832000Received 22 Oct 2021. 23 units.
Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLE 350, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580, AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 63 S, and AMG GLS 63 S vehicles. The rear window may be insufficiently bonded to the tailgate, which could allow the rear glass to detach.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Detached rear glass can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the rear window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021110007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2021.
21V818000Received 18 Oct 2021. 27 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS450, GLS580, GLE350, GLE450, AMG C63, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The seats may have been assembled incorrectly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair the seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021110010.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021110010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2021.
21V509000Received 2 Jul 2021. 1,467 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021120011. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jan 2022.
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.
21V288000Received 23 Apr 2021. 6,331 units.
Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE 53, 2020 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Water intrusion into the driver and passenger side foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and correct the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040024.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021040024. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Jun 2021.
21V057000Received 5 Feb 2021. 8 units.
Structure / Interior Panels / Dashboard
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 450, GLE 350, GLE 450, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair the inflation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer serviced at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030003.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021030003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2021.
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.
20V671000Received 30 Oct 2020. 55,326 units.
Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz AG USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, 2020 GLE580, 2020-2021 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles with 5 passenger seating. While buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion. If the buckle can't be retrieved, the buckle latch will be inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the middle seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110005.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2020110005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 2020.
20V089000Received 14 Feb 2020. 2,101 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC and CLA35 AMG 4MATIC, 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC and GLS580 4MATIC and 2021 GLE53 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG 4MATIC, GLS63 AMG 4MATIC and Maybach GLS600 4MATIC vehicles. The instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030019.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2020030019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 2020.

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Complaints by component

16 complaints, 27 component mentions.

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.

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Electrical System		10
Engine		4
Unknown or Other		4
Power Train		2
Vehicle Speed Control		2
Fuel/Propulsion System		2
Service Brakes		1
Forward Collision Avoidance		1
Tires		1

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: 13 May 2026

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Complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2021, with 4 complaints.

Investigations

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.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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20228

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

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Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mercedes-benz/amg-gle53/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53?: 2,446,798 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, model years 2021 to 2022. 16 of them name the 2021 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 name most often?: Electrical System: 10 of 27 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.