2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S has 0 complaints and 42 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to advanced driver assistance and electronic system recalls affecting multiple safety and operational components.
The vehicle has been subject to numerous recalls involving a wide range of systems including steering, electrical, seats, and multimedia software. These recalls address potential safety risks and functionality impairments through software updates and hardware inspections.
Recalls- Steering system software. (NHTSA 22V189000, affected 8,396 vehicles) The hand detection control unit software may fail to detect when the driver’s hands are off the steering wheel while using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system. This can disable warnings and emergency stops, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
- Rearview camera display. (NHTSA 21V354000, affected 343,191 vehicles) The MBUX multimedia system software might cause the rearview camera to show a blank or restarting display, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will perform a software update or OTA update free of charge.
- Passenger seat limiter. (NHTSA 21V216000, affected 109 vehicles) The passenger seat may move too close to the air bag, increasing injury risk during deployment. Dealers will recalibrate the seat limiter at no cost.
- Starter motor wiring. (NHTSA 21V217000, affected 493 vehicles) Incorrect installation of the starter motor positive cable can cause wire chafing, which may lead to short circuits, vehicle stalls, or fire risk. Dealers will inspect and correct installations for free.
Owners with recurring repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects related to the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S may have rights under their state’s lemon law.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
352189
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S
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 E63S
493 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.
Risk: Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S
109 vehicles affected
SEATS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
Risk: A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.