2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S Electrical Sensors Recall (23V574)

Recall 23V574 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S in recall 23V574?

Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 AMG E63 S with recall 23V574?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the sensors.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V574?

Recall 23V574 covers 880 vehicles: 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53; 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450; 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 350; 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450.

NHTSA lists 880 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 E63 S electrical sensors recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080005.

When was recall 23V574 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 23V574 to NHTSA on August 11, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 8, 2023.

This recall was filed 38 months ago. If your AMG E63 S was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my AMG E63 S is part of recall 23V574?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V574 is open on your AMG E63 S, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V574000 is open on your AMG E63 S, it will be listed there, along with Mercedes-Benz recall number 2023080005. 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 E63 S owners do about recall 23V574?

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 23V574000 applies to your AMG E63 S.
2. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any sensors symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
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 E63 S owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the electrical system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 23V574 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 29 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 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.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450: 17 complaints in total, 3 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 350: 6 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43: 1 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system

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

2023 MERCEDES GT 43 AMG, approximately one year old caught fire in the garage of our home. The car was off and sitting in the garage for approximately 10 hours prior to fire damaging the garage and parts of the house. This occurred at approximately [XXX] on [XXX].

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11621490, filed October 23, 2024

I am submitting this complaint regarding serious and repeated electronic failures in my 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 that pose a significant safety risk to myself and other drivers on the road. The vehicle has experienced complete dashboard failures on multiple occasions, including the loss of speedometer, fuel gauge, and gear shift indicators.

2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 owner, LA, NHTSA complaint 11662824, filed May 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a yellow "Active Lane Keeping Assistance is Inoperable" message was displayed, followed by a red "Emergency Braking to Begin" message displayed on the instrument panel.

2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11732925, filed April 22, 2026

Can recall 23V574 make my AMG E63 S 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 23V574000 does not automatically make your AMG E63 S 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))?

Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same sensors problem is common in lemon law claims.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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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