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Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

315

Active records

Recalls

37

Active records

TSBs

254

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

11

Crashes

12

Fires

8

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG

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Condition issue

168

Operating state

61

Engine behavior

46

Reporting mechanism

38

Fluid issue

27

Braking behavior

22

Performance issue

22

Noise

20

Thermal issue

20

Driver assistance issue

16

Electrical issue

16

Smell

16

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

15

Recent change

11

Safety restraint issue

11

Steering behavior

11

Access/entry issue

9

Infotainment behavior

9

Vibration/harshness

9

Lighting behavior

8

Safety restraint behavior

8

Powering on/off behavior

5

Ride/handling behavior

5

Starting behavior

5

HVAC behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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…

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


Transmission wireharness

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 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.

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Mar 22, 2024


The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's side and the front driver's side rims were fractured. The dealer replaced the rims. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated while driving on another occasion. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger's…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Jul 31, 2023


The car was purchased as CPO warrantied and within 2 months of purchase, showed low tire pressure on front passenger tire. Brought the car to a tire shop for what I thought was a nail, turned out was a cracked rim. Read online forums to find out this is a common issue. Mercedes underwent a class action lawsuit for sub-par quality wheels. Mercedes benz does not cover rim under warranty and replacement cost is very high. It is a hazard for safety considering the rim may disintegrate while highway…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Jul 24, 2023


Was driving the car when it gave me a -48v malfunction. This was quickly followed by an overheat warning to turn the car off. It appears to be an issue with the -48v battery. Still waiting to hear what root cause is as MBUSA has had the car for 24 days and counting without many answers.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53

Filed Apr 27, 2023


Crash

It started with a humming sound in the front right wheel well and then I was driving on the freeway and my steering wheeled jerk to the right and slammed me into the side of a semi truck vehicle is available to be looked at it almost killed me. And I contacted the dealer where I bought the car from and another dealership and they both refuse to look at my car. I believe the effective component could be either the assisted steering or lane keeping and or a bad wheel bearing at manufactured

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.