Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 14, 2021
Mercedes-Benz 2021 G63 AMG: Rear Door Latch May Not Lock Properly
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2021 G63 AMG vehicles due to rear door latches that may not lock properly, increasing injury risk during driving.
The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 G63 AMG vehicles with rear door latches that may not fully engage, causing doors to open while driving. This could lead to injuries or crashes. Affected vehicles need free replacement of the latches. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80587-mercedes-benz-2021-g63-amg-rear-door-latch-may-not.
“Mercedes-Benz 2021 G63 AMG: Rear Door Latch May Not Lock Properly.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80587-mercedes-benz-2021-g63-amg-rear-door-latch-may-not. Based on NHTSA recall #21V353000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V353000).
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled certain 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles due to rear door latch defects that may allow doors to open while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on May 14, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Mercedes-Benz G550, 2019-2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, 2019-2021
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear door latches free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
The hazard
The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has 66 other recalls on record since May 17, 2016. Other recent recalls of similar products include Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 Recall: Door Latch Failure Risk (June 26, 2026), Nissan Sentra 2025 Door Opens Unexpectedly During Drive - Recall (Jan. 21, 2026), and Toyota Prius (2025) Electrical Recall: Door Opens While Moving Risk (Jan. 28, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 G63 AMG models. The recall covers vehicles with specific model numbers: 2021060007 and 2021060014. Owners received notification letters mailed July 9, 2021.
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer
Reach out to Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 to schedule a replacement for the rear door latches.
Return for Repair
If your vehicle was repaired before this recall, you must return to the dealer to have the latches replaced.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Note: Vehicles repaired prior to this recall must return to dealers to have the remedy performed. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2021060007 and 2021060014.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 56 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
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 21V353000 — Mercedes-Benz 2021 G63 AMG: Rear Door Latch May Not Lock Properly
Hello,
I own a Mercedes-Benz 2021 G63 AMG: Rear Door Latch May Not Lock Properly that is covered by recall 21V353000 from Mercedes-Benz.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Note: Vehicles repaired prior to this recall must return to dealers to have the remedy performed. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2021060007 and 2021060014.
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.
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.
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