Large Recall NHTSA · 21V354000 Reported May 14, 2021

Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Back Over Prevention · 343,191 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V354000
Manufacturer Campaign
2021050012
Component
Back Over Prevention
Vehicles Affected
343,191
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 14, 2021
Completion Rate
96.54

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. the mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. this could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."

Safety Consequence

A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V354000 or campaign 2021050012.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V354000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V354000?

NHTSA recall 21V354000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on May 14, 2021. It addresses: Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111. The recall affects approximately 343,191 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V354000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2021050012. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.