NHTSA Recall 21V509000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,467 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Mercedes-Benz A 220.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V509000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2021120011 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | July 2, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 7, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V509000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 | 2020 |
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.