Mercedes-Benz 2021 GLB35 AMG: Detached Spoilers Risk Crash
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 GLB35 AMG vehicles with potentially detachable side spoilers that could cause crashes. Owners must have spoilers inspected or replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG vehicles because side spoilers might detach, creating a road hazard that could lead to crashes or injuries. This affects vehicles where the spoilers were not installed correctly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80574-mercedes-benz-2021-glb35-amg-detached-spoilers-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80574-mercedes-benz-2021-glb35-amg-detached-spoilers-risk-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V231000
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“Mercedes-Benz 2021 GLB35 AMG: Detached Spoilers Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80574-mercedes-benz-2021-glb35-amg-detached-spoilers-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #21V231000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V231000).
Why it’s dangerous
The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach. If detached, they can create a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB35 AMG vehicles are affected. Drivers with improperly installed spoilers are at higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 GLB35 AMG model. The recall covers vehicles where side spoilers were not installed correctly.
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What to do — step by step
Check Spoiler Installation
Inspect your vehicle's side spoilers to see if they were installed correctly.
Contact MBUSA
Reach out to Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for inspection or replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the side spoilers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050009.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 6 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V231000 — Mercedes-Benz 2021 GLB35 AMG: Detached Spoilers Risk Crash Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz 2021 GLB35 AMG: Detached Spoilers Risk Crash that is covered by recall 21V231000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the side spoilers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050009. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V231000 (January 4, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.