The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a starter motor cable that can chafe nearby wiring, cause a short circuit, stall the engine while driving, and potentially start a fire.
A front passenger seat recall addresses a limiter that may allow the seat to travel too close to the frontal airbag. In that position, a deploying airbag can strike the occupant at close range rather than cushioning them, raising the risk of injury in a crash. On vehicles equipped with a heated leather steering wheel, a software issue can disable the hands-off detection feature, which knocks out connected driver assistance functions including warnings to re-grip the wheel and the automatic emergency stop system that contacts first responders if the driver becomes unresponsive. There is also a backup camera concern: the MBUX multimedia system software can cause the camera display to remain black or restart during use, leaving the driver without a rear view while reversing.
At a glance
What can fail
The hand detection system in the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may fail to sense when your hands leave the steering wheel due to a software error.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the hand detection control unit software at no cost to restore proper hand-off detection.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to go black or restart after startup, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying properly.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the multimedia system software, or you can receive the update over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The starter motor positive cable may not be properly installed, allowing power supply harness wires to chafe and potentially fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the cable connections and reposition the positive cable as needed to prevent wire damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat limiter may not prevent the seat from moving too close to the front air bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter to ensure proper positioning away from the air bag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
