2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON
1 recalls, 7 complaints
25V865000 Dec 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be search... Read more
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
May 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2025
On several occasions my 2009 Ford escape xlt completely died as I was driving 1. On the highway at 60mph I had to pull over and restart vehicle. 2. Going through town at 30mph I had to put in neutral to restart as I was moving uphill. 3. As I was at a stop light, again putting in neutral was necessa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2025
On several occasions my 2009 Ford escape xlt completely died as I was driving 1. On the highway at 60mph I had to pull over and restart vehicle. 2. Going through town at 30mph I had to put in neutral to restart as I was moving uphill. 3. As I was at a stop light, again putting in neutral was necessa... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2025
On several occasions my 2009 Ford escape xlt completely died as I was driving 1. On the highway at 60mph I had to pull over and restart vehicle. 2. Going through town at 30mph I had to put in neutral to restart as I was moving uphill. 3. As I was at a stop light, again putting in neutral was necessa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 30, 2025
Incident date: Oct 23, 2025
I received notice of a recall from Volvo related to my XC60 hybrid's battery over the summer. I took the car in to Prestige Volvo in East Hanover on July 15 to get it checked. They stated the battery had bad cells and needed repair. They said the car was not safe to drive and the repair could take a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 26, 2025
Faulty water pump → allowed coolant to migrate into the vacuum lines (a place coolant should never be). •This led to turbo underboost faults (loss of power) even though the turbo itself is fine. •The contaminated vacuum system now requires replacement of the vacuum shut-off valve and possibly ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 26, 2025
Took to two shops for the air bag light on dashboard. They told me this is a known issue with the clockspring and I should check for recalls. My vin shows no open recalls, but because this is a known issue with a previous recalls, i believe recurring issues should be assessed and repaired under the... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2025
Incident date: Feb 25, 2025
Fuse box
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON across all model years (2025, 2026).
2
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 1 | 7 |