Mercedes-Benz 2021 AMG CLS53 Electrical Fire Risk Recall
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles with electrical short-circuit risk causing fire. Owners must have wiring harness replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles due to a potential electrical short circuit that could cause fire. This issue stems from improper wiring during prior repairs or manufacturing, which may lead to corrosion and fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80595-mercedes-benz-2021-amg-cls53-electrical-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80595-mercedes-benz-2021-amg-cls53-electrical-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V445000
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“Mercedes-Benz 2021 AMG CLS53 Electrical Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80595-mercedes-benz-2021-amg-cls53-electrical-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #24V445000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V445000).
Why it’s dangerous
An electrical short circuit can occur due to corrosion in the wiring harness connector, which may expose the electrical connection to moisture and cause a fire. This risk is higher in vehicles that were repaired under previous recalls or manufactured with faulty wiring.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the electrical short circuit leads to fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53. The recall covers vehicles that were repaired under prior recalls or manufactured with faulty wiring connections.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector at no cost to fix the electrical short circuit risk.
Check for Recall Notice
Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 9, 2024.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Interim owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this recall affecting other Mercedes-Benz models?
This recall specifically affects 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. Other models like the E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet and GT 53 4MATIC are not included in this recall.
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 24V445000 — Mercedes-Benz 2021 AMG CLS53 Electrical Fire Risk Recall Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz 2021 AMG CLS53 Electrical Fire Risk Recall that is covered by recall 24V445000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed. 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 #24V445000 (June 14, 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.
- 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.