NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

319

Active records

Recalls

39

Active records

TSBs

439

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

12

Crashes

12

Fires

8

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG

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Condition issue

168

Operating state

63

Engine behavior

46

Reporting mechanism

40

Fluid issue

27

Braking behavior

23

Performance issue

22

Noise

20

Thermal issue

20

Electrical issue

17

Driver assistance issue

16

Smell

16

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

15

Infotainment behavior

11

Recent change

11

Safety restraint issue

11

Steering behavior

11

Access/entry issue

9

Vibration/harshness

9

Lighting behavior

8

Safety restraint behavior

8

Powering on/off behavior

7

Starting behavior

6

Ride/handling behavior

5

HVAC behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON

Filed May 16, 2026


After being parked for several days at the airport, the vehicle turned on, but would not start. The instrument cluster had the following message, “Service required do not change transmission position”. I contacted Mercedes road side assistance who cannot access this parking level. They indicated I should push the car out of the lot and have it towed with a flat bed. After a review they had a software reset that is available after 40 minutes. They indicated to drive only outside, then to park…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON

Filed Oct 30, 2025


While driving, the instrument cluster and infotainment system displays intermittently go blank for 2-3 minutes. It appears that instrument cluster and infotainment systems crash and reboot. We have not noted any errors or warnings that may precede a failure. This has happened in this vehicle at least 5 times, in 2000 miles of driving. This presents a safety risk. No vehicle instrumentation is available when this happens. Vehicle instruments, including speedometer, blinker indicators,…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON

Filed Sep 30, 2025


1 injured

As I entered a single lane roundabout the car suddenly stopped very abruptly. There was no imminent danger nor were there any cars coming through the roundabout. There was no reason to apply the brakes. Fortunately there was no car behind me otherwise there certainly would have been a rear end collision. I was jarred by the abrupt stop and sustained injury to my back. I will be notifying the dealer. The vehicle has not yet been inspected. There were no warning lights or messages prior…

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Jul 8, 2025


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 voltage. Warranty company has denied my claim saying that it looks as if the car was in an accident…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Jun 26, 2025


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 lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON

Filed Feb 26, 2025


I received the new car on December 19-2024. The first time it was back at the dealership was December 21 for a computer malfunction. The screens shut down while driving. Since then, it has been back at the dealership #6 other times for the same issue, and they have not been able to fix things. Yesterday at a highway, it happened #6 times.

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Sep 2, 2024


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 to restart the engine. One time I received a Malfunction notice on the dashboard. I immediately took…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Aug 20, 2024


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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Aug 20, 2024


Transmission wireharness

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Aug 12, 2024


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.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.