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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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
19
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
25
Latest campaign
Jun 14, 2024

Recall summary by component19

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system7Jun 14, 2024
24V44500024V10000022V73300022V53300022V36500021V21700021V058000
Seats4May 28, 2021
21V40600021V23000021V21600020V673000
Back over prevention3Apr 8, 2022
22V23200021V35400021V228000
Fuel system, gasoline2Dec 21, 2023
23V88000023V445000
Steering1Mar 25, 2022
22V189000
Air bags1Jul 12, 2021
21V527000
Seat belts1Jun 25, 2021
21V483000

Safety recalls19

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 E53
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 E53, E450
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 E53, Amg E63
Campaign
NHTSA 23V880000 · Dec 21, 2023
Jun 26, 202323V445000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V445000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in 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 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Filed under
E 350
Campaign
NHTSA 23V445000 · Jun 26, 2023
Sep 30, 202222V733000

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V733000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.
Risk
The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.
Filed under
Amg E53, E450
Campaign
NHTSA 22V733000 · Sep 30, 2022
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 E53
Campaign
NHTSA 22V533000 · Jul 22, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg E53, E450, Amg E63, E 350, E 450, Amg E63s, E350, E 350 E. 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 component25

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
25Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system832010
Engine728010
Power train416000
Unknown or other416000
Back over prevention416000
Forward collision avoidance28000
Fuel/propulsion system28000
Seat belts14000
Service brakes14000
Fuel system14000
Gasoline14000
Wheels14000

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 E53, E-Class, E-Class Cabriolet.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “Engine misfires, lower engine power, and a lit check engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Mercedes-Benz issued an Emission Service Campaign (No.”

    Filed 08/08/2026 · ODI 11755689
  • Electrical system

    “Vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sedan (W213) VIN: [XXX] While operating the vehicle, the diagnostic system displayed the fault code P240200 related to the Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP).”

    Filed 05/08/2026 · ODI 11736678
  • Power train

    “With the car only have about 15,000 miles the transmission has failed . I have seen there have been recalls of other models with similar complaints of transmission failure .”

    Filed 01/04/2026 · ODI 11708688

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?

NHTSA lists 19 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. 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 E-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 7 campaigns. Others: seats (4), back over prevention (3), fuel system, gasoline (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 25 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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