https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:48:52 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-2107920 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Engine Electrical harness is completely corroded after only 50,000 miles requiring a 4k+ repair. Oil leaking from the camshaft sensor pushed it way all throughout harness. There are no warnings as it will only be noticeable after doing routine maintenance OUTSIDE of the manufactures warranty. While driving you may lose complete power or slight power loss due to engine misfiring and low system https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-2107921 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Engine Electrical harness is completely corroded after only 50,000 miles requiring a 4k+ repair. Oil leaking from the camshaft sensor pushed it way all throughout harness. There are no warnings as it will only be noticeable after doing routine maintenance OUTSIDE of the manufactures warranty. While driving you may lose complete power or slight power loss due to engine misfiring and low system https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-2107922 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Engine Electrical harness is completely corroded after only 50,000 miles requiring a 4k+ repair. Oil leaking from the camshaft sensor pushed it way all throughout harness. There are no warnings as it will only be noticeable after doing routine maintenance OUTSIDE of the manufactures warranty. While driving you may lose complete power or slight power loss due to engine misfiring and low system https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-2104287 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. In addition, the screen occasionally turned off, compromising the back over prevention system. No warning ligh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-2021312 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT On Three (3) occasions, my engine has Stopped while the car was in gear and in motion. I was at great risk when this happened twice on August 7, 2024 while in traffic and my car stopped in the middle of traffic. One time I was able to coast into a parking lot. However, the second time the car stopped in the traffic lane. I was very lucky not to have been hit in the rear. In each case, I was able t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-2017927 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Transmission wireharness https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-2017973 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V445000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-2015630 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT transmission harness is broken its safety issue. I went to Mercedes dealership multiple times and they do not repair it. I don't feel safe with this car and I do not use it so I always walk or take a bike or uber work so I lost money and time. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-2015631 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT transmission harness is broken its safety issue. I went to Mercedes dealership multiple times and they do not repair it. I don't feel safe with this car and I do not use it so I always walk or take a bike or uber work so I lost money and time. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#recall-24V445000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e53-2023 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#recall-24V445000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e53-2022 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1977497 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's side and the front driver's side rims were fractured. The dealer replaced the rims. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated while driving on another https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#recall-23V880000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e53-2023 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#recall-23V880000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e53-2022 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#recall-23V880000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e53-2021 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1914612 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The car was purchased as CPO warrantied and within 2 months of purchase, showed low tire pressure on front passenger tire. Brought the car to a tire shop for what I thought was a nail, turned out was a cracked rim. Read online forums to find out this is a common issue. Mercedes underwent a class action lawsuit for sub-par quality wheels. Mercedes benz does not cover rim under warranty and replacem https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1912498 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. Still waiting to hear what root cause is as MBUSA has had the car for 24 days and counting without many answers. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1912499 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. Still waiting to hear what root cause is as MBUSA has had the car for 24 days and counting without many answers. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1912500 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. Still waiting to hear what root cause is as MBUSA has had the car for 24 days and counting without many answers. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#recall-23V445000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e53-2023 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#recall-23V445000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-e53-2022 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1891018 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT It started with a humming sound in the front right wheel well and then I was driving on the freeway and my steering wheeled jerk to the right and slammed me into the side of a semi truck vehicle is available to be looked at it almost killed me. And I contacted the dealer where I bought the car from and another dealership and they both refuse to look at my car. I believe the effective component co https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1891019 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT It started with a humming sound in the front right wheel well and then I was driving on the freeway and my steering wheeled jerk to the right and slammed me into the side of a semi truck vehicle is available to be looked at it almost killed me. And I contacted the dealer where I bought the car from and another dealership and they both refuse to look at my car. I believe the effective component co https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1888451 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The 2 dealerships I have taken the car to they say it’s my aftermarket exhaust, so they blow me off. t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1888452 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The 2 dealerships I have taken the car to they say it’s my aftermarket exhaust, so they blow me off. t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1859677 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Automatic Emergency Braking / Selt Belt Pretensioner. Car can be inspected at dealer during a scheduled service if needed. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was driving on a local road (paved, no painted road markings, some small cracks/pot holes but all minor) that I freque https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1859678 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Automatic Emergency Braking / Selt Belt Pretensioner. Car can be inspected at dealer during a scheduled service if needed. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was driving on a local road (paved, no painted road markings, some small cracks/pot holes but all minor) that I freque https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1859679 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Automatic Emergency Braking / Selt Belt Pretensioner. Car can be inspected at dealer during a scheduled service if needed. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was driving on a local road (paved, no painted road markings, some small cracks/pot holes but all minor) that I freque https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1854692 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The driver front tire was found to have failed at the time of an oil change at approximately 15,000 miles. The tire was torn at the junction of the sidewall and tread in several areas. This tire is no longer available. No incident occurred. The passenger front tire was found to have the same defect when I performed a seasonal tire change but the conditions were worse at approximately 17,000 mile https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-e53#complaint-1849367 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT While driving on the highway the engine shut down and I needed to pull over and restart the car. The engine would restart but then stalled several more times while driving. No check engine lights were on before the vehicle stalled and upon restarting the car no check engine lights turned on. I have it at the dealership currently but they can't look at it until December because of their backlog