2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

8Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 recalls

Wiring Harness Can Corrode and Cause Fire Risk

Recall 24V445Jun 14, 202422,422 vehicles affected

The transmission wiring harness connection may not have been wired correctly, either during a previous recall repair or at the factory.

Loose Ground Cable Can Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 24V100Feb 9, 202412,191 vehicles affected

A 48-volt ground cable connection in the engine compartment may not have been tightened properly at the factory.

Wiring Short Circuit Can Raise Fire Risk

Recall 22V533Jul 22, 202216,977 vehicles affected

The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, allowing the electrical connector to be exposed to corrosion.

Loose Side Sensor Connectors Can Delay Airbags in a Crash

Recall 21V527Jul 12, 2021542 vehicles affected

Side crash sensor connectors in certain vehicles may come loose.

Rear seat belts may loosen child seat hold in a crash

Recall 21V483Jun 25, 20214,917 vehicles affected

Certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG and CLS models have rear seat belt automatic locking retractors that may deactivate early.

Rearview camera may show a blank screen, raising crash risk

Recall 21V354May 14, 2021343,191 vehicles affected

The multimedia system software in these vehicles can cause the infotainment display to stay black or reboot after startup.

Air Bags and Seat Belts May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 21V230Apr 1, 20218,634 vehicles affected

A faulty electrical contact in the seat position switch can stop the driver and passenger air bags and the seat belt force limiters from activating properly during a crash.

Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location

Recall 21V058Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.

Most common 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2024-12-10, 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. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 questions

Does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53: Wiring Harness Can Corrode and Cause Fire Risk; Loose Ground Cable Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Wiring Short Circuit Can Raise Fire Risk; Loose Side Sensor Connectors Can Delay Airbags in a Crash; Rear seat belts may loosen child seat hold in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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