Recall 21V406000: 2021 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 5 other models
- Report received
- May 28, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 218vehicles
- Model years
- 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 2021 C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG S Cabriolet, E450 Cabriolet, and E53 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.
Possible consequence
Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060010.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C431 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C630 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S1 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E535 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz C30014 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 4507 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.