2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-354 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 has problems

1 complaint 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

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

8 recalls

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 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.

87%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 24V-445 · Jun 14, 2024 · 22,422 vehicles · 19,404 repaired

Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2024 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 22V-533 · Jul 22, 2022 · 16,977 vehicles · 15,727 repaired

Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2023 Q2

Sensor: side impact

Recall 21V-527 · Jul 12, 2021 · 542 vehicles · 490 repaired

Risk. Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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92%repaired · 2023 Q2

Rear/other: retractor

Recall 21V-483 · Jun 25, 2021 · 4,917 vehicles · 4,538 repaired

Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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 →

94%repaired · 2023 Q1

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 21V-230 · Apr 1, 2021 · 8,634 vehicles · 8,093 repaired

Risk. Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of 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 →

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 GT53 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 GT53 median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What AMG GT53 owners report

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

The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V445000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Complaint 11629844 · Dec 10, 2024

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