2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63 has 0 complaints and 207 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle systems covered by those recalls, such as fuel delivery, communication modules, safety equipment, and parking assistance features.
The recall data shows a wide range of components affected, including the fuel system, communication modules impacting emergency call functions, rear parking sensors, seats, and seat belts. These recalls involve software updates, component replacements, and safety defect corrections aimed at preventing safety hazards.
Recalls- Fuel System Pump. NHTSA recall 23V880000 affects 79,676 vehicles including the 2021 AMG E63. The fuel pump may shut down unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power which increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. Owner notifications are phased throughout 2024.
- Emergency Call Software. Recall 22V365000 covers 242,722 vehicles and involves a communication module SIM card software error disabling the emergency call (eCall) system. This prevents occupants from contacting emergency services which can delay response after crashes. Software updates will be applied over-the-air or by dealers at no charge.
- Emergency Call Software 2021. Recall 21V058000 involves 1,292,258 vehicles with a communication module defect causing incorrect location data to be sent during emergency calls. This may dispatch responders to wrong locations increasing injury risk after crashes. Free software updates are provided over-the-air or by dealers.
- Parking Control Unit. Recall 21V228000 affects 6 vehicles including AMG E63 units where the rearview camera and parking sensors may fail or misidentify objects. This reduces driver awareness behind the vehicle, increasing crash risk. The parking control unit will be replaced free of charge by Mercedes-Benz.
- Front Passenger Seat Adjustment. Recall 20V673000 includes 1,337 vehicles with front passenger seats missing a mechanical adjustment stop. This defect allows the seat to move outside its safe range relative to the air bag, raising injury risk during air bag deployment. Dealers will inspect and install the adjustment stop as needed at no charge.
- Rear Seat Belt Retractors. Recall 21V483000 covers 4,917 vehicles where rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may disengage early preventing child restraint systems from being properly secured. This poses an injury risk in crashes. Repairs include inspection and replacement of affected assemblies for free.
Owners of 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63 vehicles with repeated safety defects, unresolved recall repairs, or ongoing system malfunctions may have protections available under state lemon laws. Consulting an attorney familiar with lemon law claims could help address persistent or serious vehicle issues.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63 Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
1620916
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63
79676 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63
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 E63
1292258 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63
6 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, and AMG E63 vehicles. The parking control unit may fail to display the rearview camera image and cause the parking sensors to misidentify or fail to detect objects.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display and/or parking sensors can reduce the driver's view and awareness of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63
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.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63
1337 vehicles affected
SEATS
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.