Recall 20V800 affects 1,142 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 and AMG GT53 vehicles for detaching wheel-hub caps. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,142 2019-2020 AMG GT63 and AMG GT53 vehicles because the wheel-hub caps can detach while driving. Detached caps can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury for other road users; Mercedes-Benz dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheel-hub cap on the 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 and AMG GT53 is the cover at the center of the wheel. It protects and finishes the hub area, and on these vehicles it also carries the Mercedes-Benz emblem. It is supposed to stay locked in place through normal vibration, road impact, and wheel rotation.
On included vehicles, a supplier production deviation left a batch of wheel-hub caps outside specification. That means the cap does not hold to the wheel as designed. During driving, road forces and rotation can work the cap loose until it detaches from the wheel.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is unlikely to feel a change from the driver's seat before a cap separates, so the issue can show up as a missing wheel-hub cap after a trip.
Who's affected?
Covers both AMG GT53 and AMG GT63 across the 2019 and 2020 model years, all tied to the same wheel-hub cap.
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 | wheel hardware |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | wheel hardware |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 1,142 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached wheel-hub cap becomes a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash or injury for other road users. There is no advance warning before a cap detaches, so schedule the repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 or AMG GT53 vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free wheel-hub-cap replacement that addresses caps that can detach and become a road hazard.
- Bring the recall notice if Mercedes-Benz mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V800 when you call.
- Limit driving until the repair is complete if you see a loose or missing wheel-hub cap.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Benz technician replaces the wheel-hub caps covered by the recall. Parts and labor are free under the recall, and the repair is available now. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program. Mercedes-Benz says these vehicles remained under that warranty and were not previously subject to this condition. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 18, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 28, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| December 28, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 29, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 7, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V800?
Recall 20V800 covers 1,142 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 and AMG GT53 vehicles with wheel-hub caps that can detach while driving. Detached caps can become a road hazard and increase crash or injury risk for other road users. Mercedes-Benz dealers replace the wheel-hub caps for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 or AMG GT53 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V800. If it is, contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule wheel-hub cap replacement. Reference recall number 20V800 and Mercedes-Benz recall number 2021030014 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mercedes-Benz will replace the affected wheel-hub caps free of charge at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Mercedes-Benz AMG GT before the repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The risk is that a wheel-hub cap can detach while driving, creating a road hazard for other road users. Check your VIN, schedule the free dealer repair if included, and ask the dealer for guidance if a cap is loose or missing.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V800000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-800-367-6372 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V800 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V800000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →