MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63 (2021) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 G63 AMG vehicles with rear door latch issues that may cause doors to open while driving or become stuck, increasing injury risk. Owners must have latches replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 G63 AMG vehicles with faulty rear door latches that can open while driving or become stuck inside the vehicle. This poses a risk of injury or crash if the door opens unexpectedly during motion. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80590-mercedes-benz-2021-g63-recall-rear-door-latch-safety-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80590-mercedes-benz-2021-g63-recall-rear-door-latch-safety-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V659000
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“Mercedes-Benz 2021 G63 Recall: Rear Door Latch Safety Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80590-mercedes-benz-2021-g63-recall-rear-door-latch-safety-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V659000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V659000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear door latch may not fully engage, causing the door to open while driving and potentially leading to injury or a crash. Damaged latch components can also prevent the door from opening when needed, trapping occupants inside and increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG vehicles with rear door latches that were replaced during a prior service or recall repair are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with this issue face the highest risk of injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 G63 AMG has a rear door latch that was replaced during a prior service or recall repair. The recall applies to vehicles that received a replacement door latch under recall 21V-353 or similar service.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches free of charge for affected vehicles.
Verify Prior Repairs
Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-353 need the new latches installed to complete the remedy.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear door latch may not fully engage, causing the door to open while driving or become stuck inside the vehicle, increasing injury or crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2021 G63 AMG was repaired with a replacement door latch during a prior service or recall repair, such as recall 21V-353.
What should I do if I have this issue?
Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer for free replacement of the right-side rear door latches. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-353 need additional work.
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 24V659000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 24V659000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed. 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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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 #24V659000 (September 9, 2024)
- 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.
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