Vehicle recall 21V228000 · April 1, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63, E 450 and 1 more model
The parking control unit may fail to display the rearview camera image and cause the parking sensors to misidentify or fail to detect objects.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles are still within MBUSA's control. MBUSA will replace the parking control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2021. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- 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
- 21V228000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 8, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert; Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
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 E63 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz E350 (2021): 2021
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