2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 has 0 complaints and 141 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system wiring, seat belt functions, and software affecting safety systems.
There are 141 recalls involving this vehicle, affecting various systems including electrical wiring, safety restraint mechanisms, multimedia software, and emergency communication systems. These recalls generally address risks of fire, improper air bag or seat belt deployment, and failures in rear visibility or emergency location reporting.
Recalls- Electrical system wiring. Recall 24V100000 affects 12,191 vehicles due to improperly tightened 48-volt ground cable connections that may overheat and risk fire. Dealers will inspect and repair free of charge.
- Transmission wiring harness. Recall 24V445000 affects 22,422 vehicles for possible corrosion and electrical short circuits from incorrect wiring during a prior recall repair or production. Dealers will replace parts free of charge. Owners were notified of risks with interim letters.
- Transmission wiring harness misrouting. Recall 22V533000 involves 16,977 vehicles where harness misrouting exposes connectors to corrosion and short circuit risks. Dealers will reroute and repair connectors at no cost.
- Backup camera malfunction. Recall 21V354000 covers 343,191 vehicles with software causing black or rebooting displays, preventing proper rearview camera operation and violating federal visibility standards. Software updates will be provided free.
- Rear seat belt retractors. Recall 21V483000 affects 4,917 vehicles where the automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, risking unsecured child restraints. Dealers will inspect and replace assemblies free of charge.
- Side impact sensor connectors. Recall 21V527000 involves 542 vehicles with loose connectors that can delay air bag and seatbelt activation during side collisions. Dealers will inspect and replace sensors free of charge.
- Seat position switch electrical faults. Recall 21V230000 impacts 8,634 vehicles where faulty contacts can prevent air bags and seat belt force limiters from activating properly in crashes. Dealers will replace these switches free of charge.
- Emergency call system software. Recall 21V058000 includes 1,292,258 vehicles with communication modules that may send incorrect location data during crashes, delaying emergency response. Software updates will be done free at dealers or over-the-air.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety-related defects, or unresolved recall notices may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional specializing in lemon law can help clarify options and protections available.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
1701132
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53
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 GT53
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 GT53
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 GT53
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 GT53
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 GT53
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 GT53
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 GT53
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.