2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 242,894 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22V365000 2022-05-20 242,722 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error…

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact…

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 22V042000 2022-01-28 172 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles. The wiring harness for the front wheel speed sensor may be the incorrect length, which could result in damage to the harness during certain driving conditions.

Consequence

A damaged speed sensor wiring harness can impair dynamic control functions, such as stability and traction control, and anti-lock brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My 2021 mercedes-benz amg gt 43, vin [xxx] , has had a recurring safety issue with the transmission wiring harness and connector x279. Mercedes-benz said this connector can let water in, which can cause a short circuit, overheating, and a fire risk while the car is parked and off. That is why the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-11-29

“My 2021 mercedes-benz amg gt 43, vin [xxx] , has had a recurring safety issue with the transmission wiring harness and connector x279. Mercedes-benz said this connector can let water in, which can cause a short circuit, overheating, and a fire risk while the car is parked and off. That is why the…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-11-29

“Available for inspection upon request issue was reproduced at dealeship. Issue is easy to identify. Vehicule was inspected by dealership, manufacturer is aware. Fault light on dashboard show a fault icon the 2021 amg gt blackseries have an active rear wing. A part of the active rear wing is active…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-09-03
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.