2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53, most often about transmission & drivetrain. 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

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 1 of 1 complaints (100%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (1) and other areas follow.
  • The 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 has 5 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 4th of 4 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 problems by category

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    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
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 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 GT53 complaints

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

  1. Filed Jan 28, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
    Was traveling to Ft. Worth to babysit my grandchildren and when I was on the freeway in afternoon traffic my car was not accelerating and I kept stepping on the gas and the car started to get slower and then all of a sudden it completely stopped in the middle of traffic(I didn't pull over to the side like Mercedes stated, it stopped in the middle lane of the freeway, the engine light was on) and I had to locate the hazard lights so no one would run into the back of my car.…
    NHTSA complaint #11713955 · 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