Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Recalls (2021-2023)

What recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 have?

• 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Wiring Recall (24V445) Repeat recall
  June 14, 2024 · 22,422 vehicles · Electrical System

  The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

  Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Wiring Recall (24V100) Repeat recall
  February 9, 2024 · 12,191 vehicles · Electrical System

  The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.

  Risk: An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Fuel Pump Recall (23V880) Repeat recall
  December 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles · Fuel System

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S Electrical Sensors Recall (23V574)
  August 11, 2023 · 880 vehicles · Electrical System

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

  Risk: Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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

• 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Fuel Pump Recall (23V445) Repeat recall
  June 26, 2023 · 143,551 vehicles · Fuel System

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 12-Volt Battery Recall (22V733)
  September 30, 2022 · 19,968 vehicles · Electrical System

  The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

  Risk: The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 Wiring Recall (22V533)
  July 22, 2022 · 16,977 vehicles · Electrical System

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

  Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Auto Crash Notification Recall (22V365) Repeat recall
  May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles · Other Equipment

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

  Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Steering Wheel Recall (22V189)
  March 25, 2022 · 8,396 vehicles · Steering

  Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

  Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Side Impact Recall (21V527)
  July 12, 2021 · 542 vehicles · Air Bags

  The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

  Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V483)
  June 25, 2021 · 4,917 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Head Restraint Recall (21V406)
  May 28, 2021 · 218 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.

  Risk: Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Backup Camera Recall (21V354)
  May 14, 2021 · 343,191 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.

  Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Seat Recall (21V230) Repeat recall
  April 1, 2021 · 8,634 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.

  Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Seat Power Seat Recall (21V216)
  March 26, 2021 · 109 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.

  Risk: A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.

  Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Electrical Software Recall (21V058)
  February 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · Electrical System

  Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

  Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Seat Recall (20V673)
  October 30, 2020 · 1,337 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The front passenger seat may be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stop, allowing the seat to move outside of the acceptable range in relation to the air bag.

  Risk: If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment.

  Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the mechanical seat adjustment range limitation for the front passenger seat and install it if necessary, free of charge.

Which AMG E53 parts are recalled most?

Which AMG E53 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my AMG E53 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 17 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are AMG E53 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The doors are very Heavy and it is difficult to get it to stay open. Additionally if the car is on a slight uphill and the door is fully open, the door tends to start closing and is not held in place-it becomes very dangerous if you are stating to get out of the car.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11462896

While going 45 mph on a clear four lane smooth blacktop city street the car came to a complete emergency stop. A red triangle appeared on the dash but because of the startling nature i could not remember exactly where.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 owner, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, NHTSA complaint 11373428

It would seem to be the steering and related component’s including the computer. I have heard a low-pitched oscillating sound coming from the passenger front wheel well. well occasionally it would pull the car to the right, not all the time just randomly whenever traveling in the 40-70 mph range.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 owner, Steering, NHTSA complaint 11517563

Can a recall make your AMG E53 a lemon in California?

Owners of a Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

6 of the 17 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Mercedes-Benz models with recalls

• A 220: 5 recalls
• A 220 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG A35: 4 recalls
• AMG C43: 12 recalls
• AMG C43 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• AMG C63: 5 recalls
• AMG C63 S: 4 recalls
• AMG C63 S E: 1 recall
• AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG C63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG CLA35: 5 recalls
• AMG CLA45: 6 recalls
• AMG CLE53: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC Cabriolet: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet: 1 recall
• AMG CLS53: 10 recalls
• AMG E 53 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon: 2 recalls
• AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG E53: 17 recalls
• AMG E63: 6 recalls
• AMG E63 S: 2 recalls
• AMG E63S: 4 recalls
• AMG EQE: 3 recalls
• AMG EQE 53 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG EQS: 3 recalls
• AMG EQS 53: 4 recalls
• AMG EQS 53 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• AMG G63: 14 recalls
• AMG GLA 35: 1 recall
• AMG GLA 35 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG GLA35: 6 recalls
• AMG GLA45: 5 recalls
• AMG GLB35: 10 recalls
• AMG GLB35 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG GLC43: 10 recalls
• AMG GLC43 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
• AMG GLC43 Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLC63: 6 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S: 3 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S E: 3 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe: 3 recalls
• AMG GLE53: 19 recalls
• AMG GLE53 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
• AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLE63: 9 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S: 7 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+: 3 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLS63: 12 recalls
• AMG GLS63 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
• AMG GLS63S: 1 recall
• AMG GT: 2 recalls
• AMG GT 63 S E Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GT C: 1 recall
• AMG GT43: 13 recalls
• AMG GT53: 12 recalls
• AMG GT63: 7 recalls
• AMG GT63 S: 2 recalls
• AMG GT63 S E: 1 recall
• AMG GT63S: 3 recalls
• AMG S 63 E: 1 recall
• AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG S63: 2 recalls
• AMG SL43: 5 recalls
• AMG SL55: 5 recalls
• AMG SL55 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63: 5 recalls
• AMG SL63 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63 S E: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• C 300: 18 recalls
• C 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• CLA 250: 5 recalls
• CLA 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
• CLA 250+ (ev): 1 recall
• CLA 350 4MATIC (ev): 1 recall
• Cle 300: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• Cle 450: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• Cls 450: 11 recalls
• E 350: 20 recalls
• E 350 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• E 350 E: 1 recall
• E 450: 21 recalls
• E 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain: 2 recalls
• EQB 250: 2 recalls
• EQB 250+: 2 recalls
• EQB 300 4MATIC: 5 recalls
• EQB 350 4MATIC: 6 recalls
• EQE 350: 2 recalls
• EQE 350 4MATIC: 7 recalls
• EQE 350+: 4 recalls
• EQE 500: 3 recalls
• EQE 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE SUV 350 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE SUV 350+: 2 recalls
• EQE SUV 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE350: 1 recall
• EQS 450: 14 recalls
• EQS 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS 450+: 5 recalls
• EQS 580: 14 recalls
• EQS 580 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 450+: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQS450: 3 recalls
• EQS580: 2 recalls
• Esprinter: 3 recalls
• G 550: 10 recalls
• G 580 EV: 3 recalls
• GLA 250: 12 recalls
• GLA 250 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• GLB 250: 12 recalls
• GLB 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
• GLC 300: 25 recalls
• GLC 300 4MATIC: 6 recalls
• GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe: 4 recalls
• GLC 350 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLE 350: 18 recalls
• GLE 350 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• GLE 350 E: 1 recall
• GLE 400 E: 1 recall
• GLE 450: 21 recalls
• GLE 450 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
• GLE 450E 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• GLE 580: 7 recalls
• GLE 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLS 450 4MATIC: 11 recalls
• GLS 580 4MATIC: 5 recalls
• GLS450: 12 recalls
• GLS580: 11 recalls
• Maybach GLS600: 5 recalls
• Metris: 9 recalls
• S 500: 15 recalls
• S 500 4MATIC: 1 recall
• S 560: 1 recall
• S 580: 20 recalls
• S 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• S 580 E: 5 recalls
• S 580 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• Sprinter 1500: 23 recalls
• Sprinter 2500: 27 recalls
• Sprinter 3500: 23 recalls

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