2019–2023 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) Electrical System Recall 24V445000 (Mercedes-Benz 2024100002)

NHTSA recall 24V445000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2024100002) covers about 22,422 2019–2023 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jun 14, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 24V445000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

22,422
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2023
model years
Jun 14, 2024
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (wiring)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

The risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

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 2024100002

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V445000 as 2024100002. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2024100002 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 Amg CLS532019–2021—
Mercedes-Benz Amg E532019–2023—
Mercedes-Benz Amg GT432021–2023—
Mercedes-Benz Amg GT532019–2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 14, 2024
Owner notification
Nov 15, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 24V445000

  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 24V445000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V445000 or 2024100002). 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 24V445000?

NHTSA recall 24V445000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2024100002) covers about 22,422 2019–2023 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jun 14, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V445000?

NHTSA's record for 24V445000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V445000?

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 24V445000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 24V445000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2024100002. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2024100002) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V445000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 24V445000, 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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