Recall 21V217000: 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 26, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 493vehicles
- Model years
- 2018–2021
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.
Possible consequence
Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S3 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S2 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S1 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S0 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT630 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT630 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT630 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.