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Buying a used 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2021 AMG CLS53 has 10 recalls in this group, with wiring and cable fire risks standing out. Other concerns involve airbag operation, loose side-impact sensors, steering-wheel hands-off detection, rear seat-belt locking, and trunk-battery retention. Camera and emergency-call issues round out the record. There is 1 unverified owner complaint in the electrical-system category, with 0 reported crashes, fires, or injuries; that report does not establish a connection to any recall.
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.
- Obtain VIN-specific completion records for all wiring and cable fire recalls.
- Verify seat-switch, side-impact sensor, and rear seat-belt recall repairs.
- Ask about electrical faults and confirm trunk-battery retention recall completion.
- 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 Harness May Cause Electrical Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 and E53 fire risk cable | Electrical System | critical |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG Wiring Fault May Cause Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Mercedes-Benz seat switch may stop airbags working properly | Seats | high |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG side-impact airbag sensors may loosen | AIR Bags | high |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Fails | Steering | high |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG Models Rearview Camera Software Failure | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz rear seat belts may not lock child seats | Seat Belts | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz vehicles may lose automatic emergency call system | Electrical System | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz trunk battery may come loose in a 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 |