2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 recalls

16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

24V207000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcElectrical System recallA 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.ElectricalFree repair116KunitsMar 202423V445000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallPlease refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.Fuel systemFree replacement144KunitsJun 202323V177000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcVisibility recallThe air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair61KunitsMar 202322V680000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcStructure recallDue to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.Body & latchesFree repair161KunitsSep 202222V365000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallPlease refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.ElectricalOver-the-air update243KunitsMay 202222V231000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcElectrical System recallA ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the…ElectricalFree repair21KunitsApr 202221V909000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcElectrical System recallIn the passenger-side footwell, the ground connection bolts for the electric heater may be improperly tightened.ElectricalFree repair17unitsNov 202121V832000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcVisibility recallThe rear window may be insufficiently bonded to the tailgate, which could allow the rear glass to detach.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement23unitsOct 202121V818000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcSeats recallThe seats may have been assembled incorrectly.Seats & beltsFree repair27unitsOct 202121V509000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1,467unitsJul 202121V354000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcBack Over Prevention recallPlease refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update343KunitsMay 202121V288000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcEquipment recallThe air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.EquipmentFree repair6,331unitsApr 202121V058000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallPlease refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.ElectricalOver-the-air update1.3MunitsFeb 202121V057000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcStructure recallThe dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.Body & latchesFree replacement8unitsFeb 202120V671000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Seat Belts recallWhile buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion.Seats & beltsFree repair55KunitsOct 202020V089000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electrical System recallThe instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit…ElectricalFree software update2,101unitsFeb 2020