Mercedes-Benz Recall 23V-880: Fuel system, gasoline – fuel pump

Affected: 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 and 25 more. Filed with NHTSA on December 21, 2023, covering about 79,676 vehicles.

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign23V-880 (23V880000)
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentFuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Report dateDecember 21, 2023
Owners notifiedFebruary 23, 2024
Vehicles affected79,676
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 23V-880 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and…

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 79,676 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.