2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 Wiring Recall (22V533)

Recall 22V533 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 in recall 22V533?

The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 AMG GT43 with recall 22V533?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your AMG GT43 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the wiring, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V533?

Recall 22V533 covers 16,977 vehicles: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53.

NHTSA lists 16,977 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 GT43 wiring recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary.

Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.

When was recall 22V533 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 22V533 to NHTSA on July 22, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 14, 2022.

This recall was filed 51 months ago. If your AMG GT43 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my AMG GT43 is part of recall 22V533?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V533 is open on your AMG GT43, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V533000 is open on your AMG GT43, it will be listed there, along with Mercedes-Benz recall number 2022080010. You can also ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should AMG GT43 owners do about recall 22V533?

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 22V533000 applies to your AMG GT43.
2. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
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 wiring 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are AMG GT43 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the electrical system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 22V533 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 12 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the electrical 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 AMG E53: 5 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43: 2 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53: 1 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system

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

The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V445000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11629844, filed December 10, 2024

Was driving the car when it gave me a -48v malfunction. This was quickly followed by an overheat warning to turn the car off. It appears to be an issue with the -48v battery.

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11534064, filed July 24, 2023

Can recall 22V533 make my AMG GT43 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 back, and the problem shows up again.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the AMG GT43 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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