2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53: recalls and complaints

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• 24V44500014 Jun 2024Electrical System / Wiring
• 22V73300030 Sep 2022Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
• 22V53300022 Jul 2022Electrical System / Wiring
• 22V36500020 May 2022Electrical System / Software
• 22V2320008 Apr 2022Back Over Prevention / Display Function
• 21V0580005 Feb 2021Communication / Auto Crash Notification
• 20V67300030 Oct 2020Seats
• 19V8680006 Dec 2019Air Bags / Frontal
• 19V7880001 Nov 2019Seat Belts
• 19V54000019 Jul 2019Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar
• 18V83900027 Nov 2018Seat Belts
• 18V76100029 Oct 2018Electrical System / Software

1. 24V445000Received 14 Jun 2024. 22,422 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 result in an electrical short-circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2024100002/3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 2024.

2. 22V733000Received 30 Sep 2022. 19,968 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. 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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022100009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jan 2023.

3. 22V533000Received 22 Jul 2022. 16,977 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

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

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022080010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Oct 2022.

4. 22V365000Received 20 May 2022. 242,722 units.

   Electrical System / Software

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 G-Class vehicles. 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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2022.

5. 22V232000Received 8 Apr 2022. 126,443 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Display Function

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022060007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jul 2022.

6. 21V058000Received 5 Feb 2021. 1,292,258 units.

   Communication / Auto Crash Notification

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 G-Class vehicles. 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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021020025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2021.

7. 20V673000Received 30 Oct 2020. 1,337 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350 and E450, 2019-2021 AMG E53 and 2020-2021 AMG E63 vehicles. 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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-368-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110013.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2020110013. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 2020.

8. 19V868000Received 6 Dec 2019. 99 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, and E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The incorrect driver air bag and software version may have been installed.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Incorrect driver air bag and software version can cause the restraint systems to not function as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag and update the air bag software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030001/2.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2020030001/2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2020.

9. 19V788000Received 1 Nov 2019. 29,720 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2020020017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Mar 2020.

10. 19V540000Received 19 Jul 2019. 1,957 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E300, E300 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 Wagon 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, E53 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG Wagon 4MATIC, S450, S450 4MATIC, S560 Cabrio, S560 Coupe 4MATIC, S560, S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Maybach, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG 4MATIC, S65 AMG Cabrio, S65 AMG, and AMG GT53 Coupe 4MATIC vehicles, and 2020 GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLE350 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package. A software error in the radar sensor control unit may impair the functionality of the Active Brake Assist.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080008.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2019080008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Sep 2019.

11. 18V839000Received 27 Nov 2018. 4,969 units.

    Seat Belts

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, E450 4Matic Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG Coupe, S450 4Matic, S560 4Matic, S63 AMG and S65 AMG vehicles and Mercedes-Mayback S650 and S560 4 Matic vehicles. A correctly fastened seatbelt may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, preventing the seat belt pre-tensioners from activating in the event of a crash.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020012.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2019020012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Mar 2019.

12. 18V761000Received 29 Oct 2018. 119 units.

    Electrical System / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030012.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2019030012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2019.

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Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

26 Jun 2025

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Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20071
2. 20081
3. 20091
4. 201912
5. 202010
6. 202115
7. 20227
8. 20235

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?

1,758,991 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, model years 2007 to 2023. 12 of them name the 2019 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 name most often?

Electrical System: 3 of 7 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.