MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 (2021) recall — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles with unsecured 12V battery that could disable emergency call, seat adjustments, hazard lights, and door locks during crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles due to a potentially unsecured 12V battery that could cause safety features like emergency calls, seat adjustments, hazard lights, and door locks to fail during a crash. This poses a risk of injury if the vehicle crashes and critical safety systems don't work properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80593-mercedes-benz-amg-cls53-2021-recall-safety-features-may-fail.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80593-mercedes-benz-amg-cls53-2021-recall-safety-features-may-fail · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V733000
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“Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 (2021) Recall: Safety Features May Fail in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80593-mercedes-benz-amg-cls53-2021-recall-safety-features-may-fail. Based on NHTSA recall #22V733000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V733000).
Why it’s dangerous
The 12V battery in the trunk may not be securely fastened. In a crash, this could cause electrical connections to fail, disabling emergency call systems, electric seat adjustments, hazard lights, and automatic door locks. This increases injury risk during collisions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are most at risk during crashes if safety features fail.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53. The recall covers specific models from 2019-2022, but the 2021 AMG CLS53 is the focus here. The 12V battery in the trunk may not be properly secured.
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What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
The 12V battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which could cause safety features to fail during a crash.
Contact Customer Service
Call MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372 to get the 12V battery secured for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The 12V battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which could cause electrical connection failure during a crash, disabling safety features like emergency calls, seat adjustments, hazard lights, and door locks.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53. The recall covers specific models from 2019-2022, but the 2021 AMG CLS53 is the focus here.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 to have the 12V battery secured for free. The remedy is free and does not require you to take any action beyond contacting them.
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 22V733000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 22V733000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009. 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 #22V733000 (September 30, 2022)
- 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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