Recall 22V042 affects 172 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vehicles for wheel-speed-sensor wiring damage. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 172 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles under recall 22V042 because the front wheel speed sensor wiring harness can be the wrong length and become damaged in certain driving conditions. Damage to that harness can impair stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes, increasing crash risk; Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and repair the harness free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front wheel speed sensor wiring harness on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series carries the signal from each front wheel speed sensor to the vehicle's control systems. Those signals help the antilock brake, traction control, electronic stability control, and vehicle dynamic control functions understand how fast each front wheel is turning.
On affected AMG GT Black Series vehicles, the harness for the front wheel speed sensors is the wrong length. Because it does not match current production specifications, the harness can be damaged during certain driving conditions. Once the wiring is damaged, the control systems no longer receive the wheel speed information they need to work as designed.
There is no warning sign before the harness is damaged. If the vehicle dynamic control system functions fail, the driver would see warning messages in the instrument cluster.
Who's affected?
The scope is split across traction control, antilock braking, and stability control because the same right speed sensor wiring harness feeds those systems.
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | Traction control system |
|---|---|
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | hydraulic brake system |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| Units affected | 172 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged speed sensor wiring harness can impair stability control, traction control, and anti-lock braking, increasing crash risk. There is no prior warning before the harness failure, but a dynamic-control warning message appears if related functions fail. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free wheel speed sensor wiring harness replacement that protects stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brake inputs.
- Bring the owner letter Mercedes-Benz mailed, or reference recall number 22V042 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid aggressive braking or hard cornering.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Benz technician replaces the front wheel speed sensor wiring harness with the correct harness. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 22V042. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, since the involved vehicles remain covered under that warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| January 28, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 4, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| March 18, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 29, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 29, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V042?
Recall 22V042 covers 172 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vehicles with a front wheel speed sensor wiring harness that is the wrong length. The harness can be damaged under certain driving conditions, affecting stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brake functions. Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the harness for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V042. If it is, contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the front wheel speed sensor wiring harness replacement. Reference recall number 22V042 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the Mercedes-Benz recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost to the owner. For recall 22V042, Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the front wheel speed sensor wiring harness free of charge at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 22V042?
The safety risk is reduced vehicle control from a damaged wheel speed sensor wiring harness. If the harness is damaged, stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brake functions can be impaired, increasing crash risk. The fix is a free harness replacement at a Mercedes-Benz dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 22V042?
Mercedes-Benz mailed owner notification letters on March 18, 2022. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your AMG GT is included, then call a Mercedes-Benz dealer or Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V042000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-800-367-6372 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V042 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V042000 |
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 Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →