NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may unexpectedly shut down, causing the engine to lose power while driving.
What the fix does
The fuel pump will be replaced at no cost to you at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump that can shut down without warning, cutting drive power and raising the risk of a crash.
Two recalls affect occupant safety in a collision. The front passenger seat may be missing a mechanical stop that limits how far the seat can slide, allowing it to move outside the safe range relative to the airbag and increasing the risk of injury if the airbag deploys. The rear seatbelt retractors can also deactivate too early, preventing a child safety seat from locking securely into place.
Two recalls involve the automatic emergency call system: in one case the system may be disabled entirely, preventing contact with emergency services after a crash, and in another it may send responders to the wrong location. Both failures can delay help when it is needed most. There is also a parking system issue where the rearview camera image may fail to appear and the parking sensors may misidentify or miss objects behind the vehicle entirely.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may unexpectedly shut down, causing the engine to lose power while driving.
What the fix does
The fuel pump will be replaced at no cost to you at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the communication module's SIM card can prevent mobile network connection, which disables the emergency call (eCall) system.
What the fix does
The communication module software will be updated at no cost through an over-the-air update or by a dealer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may stop working too early, preventing child car seats from securing properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belt assemblies as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking control unit may fail to show the rearview camera image, causing parking sensors to misidentify or fail to detect objects behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
The parking control unit will be replaced at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module software may fail to send your vehicle's correct location to emergency services when the eCall system activates during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be sent over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat may lack a mechanical stop that limits how far it can move, allowing it to shift outside the safe position relative to the airbag.
What the fix does
Dealers will check for the mechanical seat adjustment limit and install it if missing, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.