2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz (5 models) Electronic Stability Control Recall 21V071000 (Mercedes-Benz 2021030004)

NHTSA recall 21V071000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2021030004) covers about 41,838 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz (5 models) vehicles (electronic stability control), filed with NHTSA Feb 12, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V071000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

41,838
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2021
model years
Feb 12, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electronic stability control (control module, software)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles. During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

The risk

If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030004.

Status: NHTSA lists Mar 31, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

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.safercar.gov.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2021030004

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V071000 as 2021030004. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2021030004 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502020–2021All GLE 350 recallsYears to avoid
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020–2021—
Mercedes-Benz GLE 5802020—
Mercedes-Benz Gls 4502020—
Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4MATIC2020—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 12, 2021
Owner notification
Mar 31, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Safety standard (FMVSS)
126

Check your VIN for 21V071000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V071000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V071000 or 2021030004). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V071000?

NHTSA recall 21V071000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2021030004) covers about 41,838 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz (5 models) vehicles (electronic stability control), filed with NHTSA Feb 12, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V071000?

NHTSA's record for 21V071000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V071000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V071000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 31, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 21V071000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2021030004. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2021030004) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V071000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V071000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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