How do I know if my 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg has a recall?

To know if your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg has an open recall?

If your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg are taken care of by Mercedes-benz at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recalls

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2021 Mercedes Benz Cls53 Amg

10 Recalls

NHTSA 24V-445 · OEM 2024100002/3

Wiring Harness Short Circuit Causes Fire Hazard

22,422 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 18 others

NHTSA 24V-100 · OEM 2024MMNNNN

48 Volt Ground Cable In Engine Compartment Not Tight Causing Fire Risk

12,191 Potential Units Affected

An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 10 others

NHTSA 22V-733 · OEM 2022100009

Battery In Trunk Not Properly Secured Resulting In Electrical Concerns

19,968 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG, 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG and 5 others

NHTSA 22V-533 · OEM 2022080010

Transmission Malfunctions And Wiring Short Circuits Causing Fire Hazard

16,977 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 15 others

NHTSA 22V-365 · OEM See Recall Schedule

Emergency Call System Disabled Due To Mobile Network Connection Failure

242,722 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 53 others

NHTSA 22V-189 · OEM 2022040010

Vehicle Does Not Detect Hands On Steering Wheel Disrupting Active Driver Assist System

8,396 Potential Units Affected

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG and 9 others

NHTSA 21V-483 · OEM 2021080021

Rear Seat Belts Do Not Securely Restrain Child Car Seats

4,917 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG and 5 others

Recalls

Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG Recalls by Year

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Recall FAQs

If your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg is affected by a new safety recall, Mercedes-benz will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls53-amg VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG Recalls

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There are 10 recalls that may affect your 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG.

Check your Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Mercedes-Benz dealership near you.