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2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 Recalled by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.
Affected Products
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
Why Was This Recalled?
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Where Was This Sold?
Nationwide
About Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has 44 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report