2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Fuel Pump Recall (23V445)

Recall 23V445 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 in recall 23V445?

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 AMG C43 with recall 23V445?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your AMG C43 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the fuel pump, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V445?

Recall 23V445 covers 143,551 vehicles: 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43; 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43; 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63; 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53; 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 S; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz E 350; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz G 550; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450; 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC; 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450; 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS580; 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580; 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E.

NHTSA lists 143,551 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the AMG C43 fuel pump recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

When was recall 23V445 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 23V445 to NHTSA on June 26, 2023.

This recall was filed 39 months ago. If your AMG C43 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my AMG C43 is part of recall 23V445?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V445 is open on your AMG C43, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2023 AMG C43 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should AMG C43 owners do about recall 23V445?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V445000 applies to your AMG C43.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the fuel pump happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are AMG C43 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 564 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 95 of them about the fuel system.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 564 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 95 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: 66 complaints in total, 12 about the fuel system
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: 59 complaints in total, 20 about the fuel system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: 55 complaints in total, 5 about the fuel system
• 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580: 33 complaints in total, 2 about the fuel system
• 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450: 30 complaints in total, 1 about the fuel system
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580: 25 complaints in total, 2 about the fuel system
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300: 25 complaints in total, 7 about the fuel system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300: 22 complaints in total, 1 about the fuel system

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes Benz C. The contact stated that while driving on the highway, the vehicle began to lose power, riding rough. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fuel injection failure. The vehicle read diagnostic code P1CEF85.

2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11738727, filed May 19, 2026

While driving car on Sunday 10/5, it suddenly failed to respond to gas pedal pressure. The car stopped accelerating and rather slowed to 15 MPH, almost causing a car from behind to hit me in the rear side.

2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11691568, filed October 6, 2025

My car had a coolant leak last year a hose broke and I have a 2021. My son’s mercedes sis the same thing on 11/23/2025. I have researched ma y others with this same issue. There should be a recall on that hose or whatever the problem Is.

2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 owner, MS, NHTSA complaint 11701496, filed November 25, 2025

Can recall 23V445 make my AMG C43 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 23V445000 does not automatically make your AMG C43 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Fuel pump and fuel line defects can cause the 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 to stall without warning. If it happens again after the recall repair, document it and return to the dealer.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same fuel pump again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 21V704000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the AMG C43 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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