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Buying a used 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2021 GLC63 carries six recalls. Two are high severity — a seat switch that can disable airbags in a crash, and a fuel pump that can fail and cause a loss of power. The medium items cover headlight failure from water intrusion, a backup camera that can go black at startup, and two emergency call faults, including one that may report the wrong crash location. Owner complaints are sparse: two unverified NHTSA reports across suspension, power train, engine and electrical, none involving crashes, fires or injuries.
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.
- Confirm the fuel pump and seat switch/airbag recalls were completed on this specific VIN.
- Check both headlights for internal moisture and test the backup camera on a cold start.
- Ask about suspension work and any warning lights, given the suspension and electrical complaints on file.
- 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 GLC63
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz seat switch may disable airbags in crash | Seats | high |
| Mercedes-Benz fuel pump can fail and cause power loss | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Mercedes-Benz emergency call system may report wrong crash location | Electrical System | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz Backup Camera May Go Black on Startup | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC headlights can fail from water intrusion | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz emergency call system may stop working entirely | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |