Mercedes-Benz Recall 21V-509: Exterior lighting – headlights

Affected: 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A220, 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 and 7 more. Filed with NHTSA on July 2, 2021, covering about 1,467 vehicles.

The problem

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."

The risk

Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign21V-509 (21V509000)
Manufacturer number2021120011
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentExterior lighting › Headlights
Report dateJuly 2, 2021
Owners notifiedJanuary 7, 2022
Vehicles affected1,467
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the lights

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 21V-509 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,467 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.