Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls and problems
26 recalls and 18 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
26
Complaints
18
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 AMG E53 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 AMG E53 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 AMG E53 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 AMG E53 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 AMG E53 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 AMG E53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 AMG E53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 AMG E53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
All Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-874 | Nov 19, 2024 | 2007–2009 | Visibility | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. |
| 24V-445 | Jun 14, 2024 | 2019–2023 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 24V-100 | Feb 9, 2024 | 2021–2023 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. |
| 23V-880 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2021–2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 23V-574 | Aug 11, 2023 | 2023 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. |
| 23V-445 | Jun 26, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 22V-733 | Sep 30, 2022 | 2019–2022 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. |
| 22V-533 | Jul 22, 2022 | 2019–2022 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 22V-365 | May 20, 2022 | 2019–2021 | Communication, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and… |
| 22V-232 | Apr 8, 2022 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. |
| 22V-189 | Mar 25, 2022 | 2021–2022 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. |
| 21V-527 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. |
| 21V-483 | Jun 25, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, AMG GT63, 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles. |
| 21V-406 | May 28, 2021 | 2021 | Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG S Cabriolet, E450 Cabriolet, and E53 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. |
| 21V-354 | May 14, 2021 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. |
| 21V-230 | Apr 1, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts, Air Bags, Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. |
| 21V-216 | Mar 26, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. |
| 21V-072 | Feb 12, 2021 | 2020 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018… |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Communication, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and… |
| 20V-673 | Oct 30, 2020 | 2019–2021 | Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 20V-068 | Feb 7, 2020 | 2020 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-868 | Dec 6, 2019 | 2019 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-788 | Nov 1, 2019 | 2019 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-540 | Jul 19, 2019 | 2019 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V-839 | Nov 27, 2018 | 2019 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG Coupe, E450 Coupe, E53 AMG Cabriolet, S450, S560, E450 Cabriolet… |
| 18V-761 | Oct 29, 2018 | 2019 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 has the most reports (6). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 have?
NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 model years 2007–2009, 2019–2023.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 problems?
Owners report engine, electrical system, wheels problems most often.