Vehicle recall 21V527000 · July 12, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, GLC 300 and 11 more models
The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.
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 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.
- Consequence
- Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021070032/33.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V527000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 12, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021070032/33
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 542
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Sensor › Side impact
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 CLS53 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz E350 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz G 550 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz S 450 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz S560 (2020): 2020
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