2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 has 0 complaints and 165 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report recalls related to the electrical system, safety features, and software updates.
The vehicle is subject to numerous recalls affecting various systems including electrical wiring, battery security, safety sensors, and software-related functions. These recalls address risks such as fire hazards, malfunctioning safety equipment, and impaired emergency communication systems.
- Electrical wiring defects. Multiple recalls (24V100000, 24V445000, 22V533000) address improper wiring of ground cables and transmission wiring harnesses that may overheat or short circuit, increasing fire risk. Repairs include inspection, harness replacement, and rerouting.
- Emergency call system failure. Recalls 22V365000 involve communication module software errors disabling the eCall system, which prevents occupants from contacting emergency services in a crash. Software updates are provided free of charge.
- 12-volt battery insecure. Recall 22V733000 concerns unsecured 12V batteries in the trunk that may disconnect in a crash, disabling safety features like emergency calls, seat adjustment, hazard lights, and automatic door locks. Dealers secure the battery at no cost.
- Steering wheel hand detection. Recall 22V189000 covers software errors disabling hands-off detection in the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system. This may prevent warnings or emergency stops, increasing crash risk. Software updates are available.
- Rearview camera malfunction. Recall 21V354000 addresses multimedia system software flaws that can cause black or rebooting displays, resulting in blank rearview camera images and reduced rear visibility. Dealers perform software updates.
- Rear seat belt retractor issues. Recall 21V483000 involves rear seat belt locking retractors that may deactivate early and fail to secure child restraint systems properly. Inspections and replacements are required.
- Side impact sensor faults. Recall 21V527000 concerns loose side crash sensor connectors delaying air bag and seatbelt deployment in side impacts, increasing injury risk. Sensors are inspected and replaced as needed.
- Seat position switch defects. Recall 21V230000 affects seat position switches that may prevent driver and passenger airbags and seatbelt force limiters from activating properly during a crash. Dealers replace faulty switches free of charge.
The large number of recalls affecting safety and electrical systems demonstrates ongoing issues that are addressed mainly through software updates and component replacements. Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consider consulting a consumer protection attorney.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
679960
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
22422 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
12191 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
8396 vehicles affected
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
Risk: 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.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
19968 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
Risk: 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.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
242722 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: 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.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
16977 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
343191 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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."
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
8634 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
542 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
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.
Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
4917 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
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."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.