Mercedes-Benz Recall 20V-775: Exterior lighting – headlights

Affected: 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG. Filed with NHTSA on December 11, 2020, covering about 9 vehicles.

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020120016.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign20V-775 (20V775000)
Manufacturer number2020120016
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentExterior lighting › Headlights
Report dateDecember 11, 2020
Owners notifiedJanuary 20, 2021
Vehicles affected9
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 20V-775 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020120016.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 9 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.