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Buying a used 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53? Check these 10 recalls first
This year stands out for three critical fire-related recalls, all wiring: an AMG harness that may short and cause fire, an E53/CLS53 cable that can overheat and catch fire, and transmission wiring that can short and burn. Two high-severity items follow — a seat switch that may disable airbags, and side crash sensor connectors that can come loose. Five medium recalls cover rear belts, hands-off detection, backup camera, eCall and a trunk battery. One unverified complaint, electrical.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Demand VIN proof all three wiring/fire recalls were completed
- Confirm the seat switch and side crash sensor recalls are closed
- Ask which of the five medium recalls remain open
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-AMG wiring may short out and cause fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 and CLS53 cable can overheat, catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG Models: Transmission Wiring Can Short and Burn | Electrical System | critical |
| Mercedes-Benz seat switch may disable airbags in crash | Seats | high |
| Mercedes Side Crash Sensor Connectors Can Come Loose | AIR Bags | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Backup Camera May Go Black on Startup | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Mercedes rear seat belts may not hold child seats | Seat Belts | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 and CLS53 hands-off detection may fail | Steering | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz emergency call system may stop working entirely | Electrical System | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 trunk battery may come loose in crash | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |