2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, most often about engine. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
1
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
—
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Engine is the most-reported problem area, named in 1 of 1 complaints (100%).
  • The 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 has 5 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 5th of 5 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 problems by category

  • Engine
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Engine1

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 recalls (5)

  • Recall 24V445000Jun 14, 202422,422 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    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.

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

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 24V100000Feb 9, 202412,191 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.

  • Recall 23V880000Dec 21, 202379,676 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

  • Recall 23V574000Aug 11, 2023880 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080005.

  • Recall 23V445000Jun 26, 2023143,551 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Recent 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 2, 2024FLEngine
    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…
    NHTSA complaint #11612096 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology