Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls
NHTSA's records list 25 safety recalls covering the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2019-2023. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2024.
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2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls 5
- Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 22,422 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 48-Volt Ground Cable Not Tightened Properly
Component: electrical system. 12,191 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 79,676 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software Error in Exit Warning System
Component: electrical system. 880 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 143,551 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls 7
- Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 22,422 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 48-Volt Ground Cable Not Tightened Properly
Component: electrical system. 12,191 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 79,676 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 143,551 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Safety Features from Unsecure 12V Battery
Component: electrical system. 19,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short-Circuit
Component: electrical system. 16,977 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Software Error
Component: steering. 8,396 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls 15
- Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 22,422 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 48-Volt Ground Cable Not Tightened Properly
Component: electrical system. 12,191 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 79,676 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Safety Features from Unsecure 12V Battery
Component: electrical system. 19,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short-Circuit
Component: electrical system. 16,977 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Software Error
Component: steering. 8,396 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Side Impact Crash Sensor Connectors May Loosen
Component: air bags. 542 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 4,917 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Mounted Rear Headrests
Component: seats. 218 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 343,191 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Faulty Front Seat Position Switch
Component: air bags. 8,634 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Limiter may Allow Seat too Close to Air Bag
Component: seats. 109 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Seat Missing Adjustment Limit Stop
Component: seats. 1,337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls 10
- Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 22,422 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Safety Features from Unsecure 12V Battery
Component: electrical system. 19,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short-Circuit
Component: electrical system. 16,977 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 126,443 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Limiter may Allow Seat too Close to Air Bag
Component: seats. 109 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Emergency Call (eCall) Function May be Disabled
Component: communication. 67 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Seat Missing Adjustment Limit Stop
Component: seats. 1,337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 239 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls 12
- Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 22,422 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Safety Features from Unsecure 12V Battery
Component: electrical system. 19,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short-Circuit
Component: electrical system. 16,977 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 126,443 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Seat Missing Adjustment Limit Stop
Component: seats. 1,337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Driver Air Bag and Software
Component: air bags. 99 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- System Interprets Seat Belts as being Unlatched
Component: seat belts. 29,720 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Active Brake Assist May Not Engage
Component: forward collision avoidance. 1,957 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belts Incorrectly Detected as Unfastened
Component: seat belts. 4,969 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Powertrain Control Unit may Reset Causing Stall
Component: electrical system. 119 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.