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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
12
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
3
Latest campaign
Jun 14, 2024

Recall summary by component12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system6Jun 14, 2024
24V44500024V10000022V53300022V36500021V21700021V058000
Fuel system, gasoline1Dec 21, 2023
23V880000
Electronic stability control (ESC)1Jan 28, 2022
22V042000
Air bags1Jul 12, 2021
21V527000
Seat belts1Jun 25, 2021
21V483000
Back over prevention1May 14, 2021
21V354000
Seats1Apr 1, 2021
21V230000

Safety recalls12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
3Fixable over the air
Jun 14, 2024Latest campaign
Jun 14, 202424V445000

Electrical system: wiring

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V445000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.
Filed under
Amg Gt43, Amg Gt53
Campaign
NHTSA 24V445000 · Jun 14, 2024
Feb 9, 202424V100000

Electrical system: wiring

An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V100000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.
Filed under
Amg Gt43, Amg Gt53
Campaign
NHTSA 24V100000 · Feb 9, 2024
Dec 21, 202323V880000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V880000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
Filed under
Amg Gt43
Campaign
NHTSA 23V880000 · Dec 21, 2023
Jul 22, 202222V533000

Electrical system: wiring

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V533000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.
Filed under
Amg Gt43, Amg Gt53
Campaign
NHTSA 22V533000 · Jul 22, 2022
May 20, 202222V365000

Electrical system: software

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders…

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 22V365000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Filed under
Amg Gt, Amg Gt C
Campaign
NHTSA 22V365000 · May 20, 2022
Jan 28, 202222V042000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

A damaged speed sensor wiring harness can impair dynamic control functions, such as stability and traction control, and anti-lock brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V042000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles. The wiring harness for the front wheel speed sensor may be the incorrect length, which could result in damage to the harness during certain driving conditions.
Risk
A damaged speed sensor wiring harness can impair dynamic control functions, such as stability and traction control, and anti-lock brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Filed under
Amg Gt
Campaign
NHTSA 22V042000 · Jan 28, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Gt43, Amg Gt53, Amg Gt, Amg Gt C, Amg Gt63, Amg Gt63s. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system267000
Power train133000
Unknown or other133000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names AMG GT-Class, AMG GT-Class 4 Door, AMG GT-Class Roadster.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “My 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43, VIN [XXX] , has had a recurring safety issue with the transmission wiring harness and connector X279.”

    Filed 05/25/2026 · ODI 11739859
  • Unknown or other

    “Available for inspection upon request issue was reproduced at dealeship. Issue is easy to identify. Vehicule was inspected by dealership, manufacturer is aware.”

    Filed 05/11/2025 · ODI 11660293
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V445000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 12/10/2024 · ODI 11629844

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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The most recent, 24V445000 (reported June 14, 2024), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 6 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), electronic stability control (ESC) (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (67%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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