2021 Mercedes Benz Recalls and Safety Alerts

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 17 model year 2021 GLE450s and AMG GLE53s.

The ground connection bolts in the passenger-side footwell for the electric heater may be improperly tightened.

Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will check the electric heater ground connection and repair it -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 18, 2022.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 46 model year 2021 GLB 250s and AMG GLB 35s.

The driver-side window airbag may not have been mounted correctly to the lower area of the A-pillar.

The airbag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the mounting of the driver-side window airbag and repair it -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 4, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 9,120 model year 2021-2022 S580s and Maybach S580s.

An engine control unit software error may cause a sudden engine stall that prevents a restart of the vehicle.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the engine control unit software free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 28, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 23 model year 2021 GLE 350s, GLE 580s, GLS 450s, GLS 580s, AMG GLE 53s, AMG GLE 63 Ss, and AMG GLS 63 Ss.

The rear window may be insufficiently bonded to the tailgate, which could allow the rear glass to detach.

Detached rear glass can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the rear window free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 21, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 38 model year 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.

A cable duct may drop out of place due to unlatched engagement hooks inside the battery case. This may cause the starter-generator wiring harness to chafe against the transmission carrier, which could result in an electrical short circuit.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will replace the engagement hooks on the affected cable duct with expanding rivets free of charge.

Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KABKAN.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 1,311 model year 2021 S500s, S580s, and Maybach S580s.

The airbag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger airbag.

A deactivated passenger airbag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the airbag control unit software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 3, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling three model year 2020 GLS 580s.

The airbag control unit software may be programmed incorrectly, which can cause the driver's airbag to deploy improperly.

An airbag that does not deploy properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the airbag control unit free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 30, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling seven model year 2021 S580s.

The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail and result in an engine stall.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, including the suction jet pump, as necessary at no cost to vehicle owners.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 5, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 66 model year 2020 GLB250s.

The airbag control unit software may not activate the front seat belts and front passenger airbag properly in a crash.

Failure of airbags and seat belts to function properly can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will update the airbag control unit software free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 12, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 205 model year 2015-2016 E400 Coupes, model year 2012-2015 C250 Coupes, C350 Coupes & C63 AMG Coups, model year 2011-2014 E350 Coupes, and model year 2012-2014 E350 Cabrios.

An incorrect front passenger airbag may have been installed during a prior repair.

An incorrect airbag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag free of charge.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz (MBUSA) is recalling 4,917 model year 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53 & AMG GT63, model year 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles.

The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect, and replace -- as necessary -- the rear seat belt assemblies free of charge.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling three model year 2019 G550s.

The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

What to do

Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 371 model year 2013 GLK250s with 4-cylinder diesel engines.

The incorrect type of transmission fluid filter and overflow pipe may have been installed during a service repair, which could result in a transmission fluid leak or control module failure.

A transmission fluid leak can increase the risk of a fire.

In addition, a transmission control module failure could result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the overflow pipe and transmission fluid filter free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 10, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 542 model year 2021 CLS450s, AMG E53s, AMG CLS53s, E350s, E450s, AMG GT43s & AMG GT53s, model year 2020 S450s, S560s, G550s & AMG GLC63s, and model year 2020-2021 GLC300s, and AMG G63s.

The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of airbags and seat belts in a side impact crash.

Airbags and seat belts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace -- as necessary -- the side impact crash sensors free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 10, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 1,467 model year 2018-2020 C300s, model year 2019-2020 A220s, AMG C43s & AMG C63s, model year 2020 GLE580s & GLB250s, model year 2020-2021 GLE450s & GLE350s, and model year 2021 AMG GLE63s & AMG GLE53s.

The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair.

Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the LED headlights free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 1,690 model year 2020 GLB 250s.

The accessory power outlet for the second-row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socket.

Excessive voltage through the accessory power outlet to a connected device can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the voltage converter -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 3, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 1,522 model year 2016-2018 AMG GTs.

The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.

A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800)367-6372.

Daimler said Thursday that its Mercedes-Benz brand plans to go fully electric by the end of the decade, as long as “market conditions allow” the transition. Beginning in 2025, Daimler said all of Mercedes-Benz’ “newly launched vehicle architectures will be electric-only.”

“The EV shift is picking up speed — especially in the luxury segment, where Mercedes-Benz belongs,” Ola Källenius, CEO of both Daimler and Mercedes-Benz, said in a statement. “The tipping point is getting closer and we will be ready as markets switch to electric-only by the end of this decade.” 

The Germany-based automaker said it plans to launch three electric-only architectures in 2025: MB.EA, which will relate to medium and large passenger cars; AMG.EA, which will be dedicated to performance vehicles; and VAN.EA, for light commercial vehicles and vans. 

The company said it will be investing more than 40 billion euros, or roughly $47 billion, in research and development projects between 2022 and 2030 in order to facilitate the shift to electric vehicles. 

“By managing this faster transformation while safeguarding our profitability targets, we will ensure the enduring success of Mercedes-Benz,” Källenius continued. “Thanks to our highly qualified and motivated workforce, I am convinced that we will be successful in this exciting new era."

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 218 model year 2021 C300 Cabriolets, C43 AMG Cabriolets, C63 AMG Cabriolets, C63 AMG S Cabriolets, E450 Cabriolets, and E53 AMG Cabriolets.

The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.

Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them -- if necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 17 model year 2020 GLB250s.

The front passenger airbag inflator and cushion may be improperly attached inside the air bag module, which could result in the air bag cushion tearing upon deployment.

An airbag that does not deploy properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 16 model year 2020 GLB250s.

The side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash.

Airbags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 5,680 model year 2020 GLB250s.

Water may enter through the wheel well area into the front occupant foot wells, potentially damaging certain electrical components.

This may result in the instrument cluster going blank, an engine stall while driving, or the vehicle may not start.

Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will seal the vehicle body in the wheel well area and inspect the front foot wells for water intrusion, repairing -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 2,016 model year 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.

The screws for the front door hinges may not have been tightened properly.

Loose door hinge screws could change the gap between the door and vehicle body, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will check the screws and tighten them as necessary free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 21, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TURSCHA.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 17,800 model year 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG.

Components within the door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.

While the rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, the door may open while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Additionally. damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the rear door latches free of charge.

Vehicles repaired prior to this recall must return to dealers to have remedy performed.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 342,366 of the following model year 2019-2021 vehicles:

• CLA-Class, 
• GLE/GLS-Class, 
• A-Class, 
• E-Class, 
• E-Class Coupe and Convertible, 
• GLA/GLB-Class, 
• GLC-Class, 
• CLS-Class, and 
• AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe

The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.

What to do

The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6373.

BMW of North America is recalling 12 model year 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3 and 330e xDrive vehicles.

The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.

An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and -- if necessary -- replace it free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 21, 2021.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at (800) 525-7417.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 6,331 model year 2021 AMG GLE 53s, and model year 2020 GLE350s, GLE450s, GLE580s, GLS450s & GLS580s.

The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.

Water intrusion into the driver and passenger side foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire.

In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury.

Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and correct the air conditioner drain hoses -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 22, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 2,362 model year 2020-2021 GLB250s.

The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allow them to detach.

Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the front wheel arch covers and correct them as necessary free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 5,215 model year 2021 GLB35 AMGs, and model year 2020-2021 GLB250s.

The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.

Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and -- if necessary -- replace the side spoilers free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 12,327 of the following model year 2021 vehicles:

• AMG C43
• AMG C63
• AMG C63 S
• AMG CLS53
• AMG E53
• AMG G63
• AMG GLC43
• AMG GLC63
• AMG GLC63 S
• AMG GT43
• AMG GT53
• AMG GT63
• AMG GT63S
• C300
• CLS450
• E350
• E450
• G550
• GLC300

A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger airbags and seat belt force limiters from activating properly in a crash.

Airbags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling six model year 2021 E350s, E450s, E450 Wagons and AMG E63s.

The parking control unit may fail to display the rearview camera image and cause the parking sensors to misidentify or fail to detect objects.

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.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking control unit free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 4,992 model year 2017 B250e & CLA250, and model year 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250 & AMG GLA45 vehicles.

The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that -- over time -- could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.

A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and -- as necessary -- replace the steering shaft free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 493 model year 2018-2021 E63S AMGs, E63S AMG Wagons, and model year 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, & AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles.

The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.

Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

A short circuit can also increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and -- as necessary -- correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz (MBUSA) is recalling 109 model year 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagons, & E63S AMGs, model year 2020 E63S AMG Wagons, and model year 2020-2021 E53 AMGs.

The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the airbag.

A seat too close to the airbag increases the risk of injury in a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger airbag.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

(MBUSA) is recalling 1,909 model year 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, model year 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, and model year 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG & E63 Wagon AMG vehicles.

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, posing a crash risk.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling seven model year 2020 CLA45 AMGs with 4-cylinder gasoline engines.

incorrect spark plugs may have been installed, which could come apart over time and cause engine damage.

Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spark plugs free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 27, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling three model year 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans with an adjustable front passenger seat.

The front passenger seat frame base may not have been welded properly.

An improperly welded seat frame base may have reduced stability, which can increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat frame base free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 29, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZNAT.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 2,529 model year 2018 GLE350s, GLE43 AMGs, and GLE400s with Continental tires.

The vehicles' tires were cured for too long during production.

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss.

Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 27, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 36 GLA250s.

The ground connection for the front passenger airbag may not be mounted properly, which could result in an inadvertent deployment.

Inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury for an occupant in the front passenger seat, and increase the possibility of a vehicle crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ground connection for the passenger air bag and correct it -- if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 41,838 model year 2020-2021 GLE450s & GLE350s, and model 2020 GLS450s, GLE580s & GLS580s.

During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side.

The vehicle unexpectedly pulling to one side during an evasive maneuver can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 58 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2017-2019 C300 s E300,
• Model year 2018-2020 CLA250s, 2020 CLS450s, AMG E53s, AMG GT53s, GLE450s,
• Model year 2018 AMG E63s, AMG GTAs,
• Model year 2017-2020 GLA250s, GLC300s,
• Model year 2019 GLC350s, AMG GLC43s,
• Model year 2017-2018 GLE350s,
• Model year 2019 AMG GLC 43s, GLC350s, GLE400s,
• Model year 2017 GLS450s, S550s, C300 Cabrios, and
• Model year 2018-2019 S560s.

The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it -- if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling eight model year 2020 GLS 450s, GLE 350s, GLE 450s, and model year 2021 AMG GLE53s.

The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.

In a crash where the passenger airbag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair inflation of the airbag, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dashboard free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer serviced at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 1,292,258 model year 2016-2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

Specific vehicle model details may be found here.

The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in a crash.

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 48,667 model year 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500s and Freightliner Sprinter 3500s upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles.

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be affected under certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin February 22, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 8,186 model year 2020 GLE350s and GLE450s.

The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a different gear.

If the reverse light remains illuminated in a gear other than reverse, it may cause confusion about the driver's intention to other motorists, and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lighting control unit free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 84,345 model year 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and model year 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.

The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in a crash.

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 231 model year 2021 A220s, A35 AMGs, and CLA250s.

The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) may be missing the right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket on the right-rear seat.

If the anchoring bar is missing from the ISOFIX bracket, the child restraint cannot be secured properly to the seat using the ISOFIX securing system, increasing the risk of injury for a child in that seat.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right-rear ISOFIX bracket and replace the bracket -- if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling four model year 2019 GLA 250s.

The power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted while the vehicle is being driven, possibly causing the transmission to shift into neutral.

If the transmission shifts into neutral, there would be loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission control unit free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 24,550 model year 2017-2021 C300s and model year 2017-2020 AMG C43s & AMG C63s.

The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position.

If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the retraction function of the front seat belts and adjust the damping foam within the B-pillars -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 23, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 9.094 model year 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters and Freightliner Sprinters with electric parking brakes.

The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.

Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA has not yet established a remedy.

The recall was expected to begin January 25, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREPB.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling one model year 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicle.

The engine hood may not have been installed properly.

The hood could make contact with the windshield in a crash, entering the passenger compartment and increasing the risk of an injury.

What to do

DVUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the engine hood free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin January 18, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHAUBE.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 1,143 model year 2019-2020 AMG GT53 4MATICs and AMG GT63 4MATICs.

The wheel-hub caps may detach while the vehicle is being driven and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury for other road users.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel-hub caps free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 16, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 2,563 model year 2018-2020 AMG GLC 63 4MATICs.

The power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly, possibly allowing the cable to chafe against the starter housing and short-circuit.

A power supply cable short-circuit can result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter harness and power supply cable installation, and correct it -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling nine model year 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinters.

The vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.

If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and potentially increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the printed version of the operator's manual with the latest version and update the software of the digital version free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PRIDIBA.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling nine model year 2020 AMG GTs.

The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high.

Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it -- if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 26 model year 2019 A220s.

Certain labels containing important information such as tire pressure may not have been installed.

Tires inflated to an incorrect tire pressure may be overloaded, and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for the labels and apply them -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.