Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V216000 Reported March 26, 2021

Seat limiter may allow seat too close to air bag

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · N/A · 109 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V216000
Manufacturer Campaign
2021040002
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
109
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 26, 2021
Completion Rate
98.17

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 e350, e450, e450 wagon, e63s amg, 2020 e63s amg wagon, and 2020-2021 e53 amg vehicles. the passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.

Safety Consequence

A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. the recall began april 29, 2021. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040002.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V216000 or campaign 2021040002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V216000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V216000?

NHTSA recall 21V216000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on March 26, 2021. It addresses: Seat limiter may allow seat too close to air bag. The recall affects approximately 109 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V216000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2021040002. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.