Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 26 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 (2007–2023).

Complaints
18
Recalls
26
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2007200820096201932020520213202212023
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 AMG E5310005Engine
2022 AMG E5332017Steering
2021 AMG E53500015Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 AMG E53300010Engine
2019 AMG E53600012Electrical System
2009 AMG E5300001—
2008 AMG E5300001—
2007 AMG E5300001—

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 problem areas (all years)

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls

  • Recall 24V874000Nov 19, 202433,456 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V445000Jun 14, 202422,422 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

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

  • Recall 24V100000Feb 9, 202412,191 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V880000Dec 21, 202379,676 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V574000Aug 11, 2023880 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V445000Jun 26, 2023143,551 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V733000Sep 30, 202219,968 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 22V533000Jul 22, 202216,977 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

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

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 22V232000Apr 8, 2022126,443 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

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

  • Recall 22V189000Mar 25, 20228,396 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V527000Jul 12, 2021542 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V483000Jun 25, 20214,917 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V406000May 28, 2021218 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V354000May 14, 2021343,191 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V230000Apr 1, 20218,634 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V216000Mar 26, 2021109 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.

  • Recall 21V072000Feb 12, 202167 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

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

  • Recall 20V673000Oct 30, 20201,337 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 20V068000Feb 7, 2020239 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V868000Dec 6, 201999 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 19V788000Nov 1, 201929,720 vehiclesModel years 2019

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

  • Recall 19V540000Jul 19, 20191,957 vehiclesModel years 2019

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

  • Recall 18V839000Nov 27, 20184,969 vehiclesModel years 2019

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

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology