2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jun 14, 2024Fire risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, 2019–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
24V445000 · 22K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 9, 2024Fire risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 and 3 other models — Electrical System
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.
24V100000 · 12K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Sep 30, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
22V733000 · 20K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Jul 22, 2022Fire risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
22V533000 · 17K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 20, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 56 other models — Communication
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.
22V365000 · 243K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Mar 25, 2022Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S and 14 other models — Steering
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.
22V189000 · 8K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Jul 12, 2021Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 and 10 other models — Air Bags
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.
21V527000 · 542 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Jun 25, 2021Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 and 8 other models — Seat Belts
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."
21V483000 · 5K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 14, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 and 32 other models — Back Over Prevention
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."
21V354000 · 343K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 1, 2021Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S and 16 other models — Seats
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.
21V230000 · 9K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC