2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53: recalls and complaints

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• 24V44500014 Jun 2024Electrical System / Wiring
• 22V93800016 Dec 2022Latches/Locks/Linkages
• 22V53300022 Jul 2022Electrical System / Wiring
• 21V96100013 Dec 2021Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
• 21V0580005 Feb 2021Communication / Auto Crash Notification
• 20V80000018 Dec 2020Wheels / Hubcap/Cover
• 20V3950006 Jul 2020Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 19V54000019 Jul 2019Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar

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. 22V938000Received 16 Dec 2022. 11 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG GT53 and AMG GT63 vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the storage compartment to open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A center console that opens during a crash can allow unsecured cargo to eject into the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the front center console storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023010008.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023010008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Feb 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. 21V961000Received 13 Dec 2021. 139 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022030003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2022.

5. 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.

6. 20V800000Received 18 Dec 2020. 1,142 units.

   Wheels / Hubcap/Cover

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AMG GT53 4MATIC and AMG GT63 4MATIC vehicles. The wheel-hub caps may detach while driving.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the wheel-hub caps detach, they can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury for other road users.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel-hub caps, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030014.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021030014. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 May 2021.

7. 20V395000Received 6 Jul 2020. 5,399 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C63 AMG, C63 AMG S, AMG GT 53, AMG GT 63, AMG GT 63 S, and 2020 GLC 63 AMG, GLC 63 AMG S vehicles. An incorrect Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software version may cause the ESP system to react inaccurately. On December 18, 2020, an additional 360 vehicles were added to the recall population.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the ESP does not react properly to a driving situation, it may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Letters for the owners of the 360 additional vehicles were mailed January 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080016.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2020080016. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2020.

8. 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.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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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

4 Sep 2025

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

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. 20198
2. 20207
3. 20218
4. 20226
5. 20235

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53?

1,340,305 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53, model years 2019 to 2023. 8 of them name the 2019 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 name most often?

Wheels: 1 of 3 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 open?

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