Vehicle recall 20V395000 · July 6, 2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, AMG C63 S and 5 more models
An incorrect Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software version may cause the ESP system to react inaccurately.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C63 AMG, C63 AMG S, AMG GT 53, AMG GT 63, AMG GT 63 S, and 2020 GLC 63 AMG, GLC 63 AMG S vehicles. An incorrect Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software version may cause the ESP system to react inaccurately. On December 18, 2020, an additional 360 vehicles were added to the recall population.
- Consequence
- If the ESP does not react properly to a driving situation, it may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Letters for the owners of the 360 additional vehicles were mailed January 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080016.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V395000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020080016
- Owner notification
- August 28, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,399
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC); Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63S (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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