Vehicle recall 21V818000 · October 18, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, AMG GLE53 and 4 more models
The seats may have been assembled incorrectly.
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 2020 GLS450, GLS580, GLE350, GLE450, AMG C63, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The seats may have been assembled incorrectly.
- Consequence
- Incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021110010.
- 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
- 21V818000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 18, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021110010
- Owner notification
- December 8, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
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 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLS450 (2020): 2020
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