Model year record

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V445000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
143,551
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-26
Owners notified
2023-09-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V232000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
126,443
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-08
Owners notified
2022-07-15

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V406000

Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
218
Reported to NHTSA
2021-05-28
Owners notified
2021-07-16

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG S Cabriolet, E450 Cabriolet, and E53 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060010.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V230000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
8,634
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-01
Owners notified
2021-05-21

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040016.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts2

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.