2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-732 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Forward collision avoidance10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

10 recalls

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

84%repaired · 2026 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 24V-207 · Mar 15, 2024 · 116,020 vehicles · 97,671 repaired

Risk. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2025 Q1

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall 23V-177 · Mar 17, 2023 · 61,450 vehicles · 53,025 repaired

Risk. Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2024 Q3

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Recall 22V-732 · Sep 30, 2022 · 59,574 vehicles · 47,683 repaired

Risk. A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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91%repaired · 2024 Q3

Structure: body

Recall 22V-680 · Sep 12, 2022 · 161,000 vehicles · 145,709 repaired

Risk. Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q2

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 22V-365 · May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles · 219,931 repaired

Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2024 Q2

Wiring: interior/under dash

Recall 22V-231 · Apr 8, 2022 · 21,306 vehicles · 18,350 repaired

Risk. An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2023 Q4

Sensing system: camera

Recall 21V-354 · May 14, 2021 · 343,191 vehicles · 279,011 repaired

Risk. A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2021 Q2

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 20V-089 · Feb 14, 2020 · 2,101 vehicles · 1,989 repaired

Risk. If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other AMG GLS63 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG GLS63 median. How we score

'17'18'19'20'21'22'26
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What AMG GLS63 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

48V battery has repeated failures where I'm driving. safety concern, When it fail, it will pop up warning1) only drive below 50 miles/hour; then it becomes2) stop vehicle immediately; then ) multi-media system suddenly shut off while I'm driving. I tested by 48V battery which only has below 60%…
Complaint 11730436 · Apr 10, 2026

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