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NHTSA Recall 21V057000: Dashboard (structure)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53.

8
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2021
owners notified (April 16)
NHTSA campaign21V057000
Manufacturer campaign2021030003
ComponentSTRUCTURE › INTERIOR PANELS › DASHBOARD
Report receivedFebruary 5, 2021
Owner notificationApril 16, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 450, GLE 350, GLE 450, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair the inflation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer serviced at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030003.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V057000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE532021
Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 4502020

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.