2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon Wiring Recall (25V865)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 117 vehicles · Reported December 12, 2025
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling 117 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V865 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V865000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 2026010001 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 12, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon |
| Units affected | 117 |
| Build dates | February 8, 2024 to January 30, 2025 |
| Component | Electrical System > Wiring |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon in recall 25V865?
The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon with recall 25V865?
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.
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 wiring.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V865?
Recall 25V865 covers 117 vehicles: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon.
NHTSA lists 117 vehicles in this campaign, built February 8, 2024 to January 30, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mercedes-Benz | AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon |
What is the fix for the AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon wiring recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001.
When was recall 25V865 announced?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 25V865 to NHTSA on December 12, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as February 6, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's filing). |
| January 30, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| December 12, 2025 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V865000. |
| February 6, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 9 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 357 days. If your AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon is part of recall 25V865?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V865 is open on your AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon, 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 2025 AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon 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 E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon owners do about recall 25V865?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V865000 applies to your AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon.
- Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the wiring happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- 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 E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 4 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 25V865 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 4 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.
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon: 4 complaints in total, 3 about the electrical system
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
I received the new car on December 19-2024. The first time it was back at the dealership was December 21 for a computer malfunction. The screens shut down while driving. Since then, it has been back at the dealership #6 other times for the same issue, and they have not been able to fix things.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11645025, filed February 26, 2025
While driving, the instrument cluster and infotainment system displays intermittently go blank for 2-3 minutes. It appears that instrument cluster and infotainment systems crash and reboot. We have not noted any errors or warnings that may precede a failure. This has happened in this vehicle at least 5 times, in 2000 miles of driving.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11696565, filed October 30, 2025
After being parked for several days at the airport, the vehicle turned on, but would not start. The instrument cluster had the following message, “Service required do not change transmission position”. I contacted Mercedes road side assistance who cannot access this parking level.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11738284, filed May 16, 2026
Can recall 25V865 make my AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon 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 25V865000 does not automatically make your AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon 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 wiring problem is common in lemon law claims.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V865
Is the 25V865000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed February 6, 2026.
How do I know if my AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon is part of recall 25V865000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V865000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Mercedes-Benz. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.