2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4matic+ Wagon recalls and problems

1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4matic+ Wagon.

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recalls
4
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4matic+ Wagon recalls

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 25V865000 · reported December 12, 2025 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 117 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 16, 2026 · Power train

After being parked for several days at the airport, the vehicle turned on, but would not start. The instrument cluster had the following message, “Service required do not change transmission position”. I contacted Mercedes road side assistance who cannot access this parking level. They indicated I should push the car…

Oct 30, 2025 · Electrical system

While driving, the instrument cluster and infotainment system displays intermittently go blank for 2-3 minutes. It appears that instrument cluster and infotainment systems crash and reboot. We have not noted any errors or warnings that may precede a failure. This has happened in this vehicle at least 5 times, in 2000…

Sep 30, 2025 · Forward collision avoidance

As I entered a single lane roundabout the car suddenly stopped very abruptly. There was no imminent danger nor were there any cars coming through the roundabout. There was no reason to apply the brakes. Fortunately there was no car behind me otherwise there certainly would have been a rear end collision. I was jarred…

Feb 26, 2025 · Electrical system

I received the new car on December 19-2024. The first time it was back at the dealership was December 21 for a computer malfunction. The screens shut down while driving. Since then, it has been back at the dealership #6 other times for the same issue, and they have not been able to fix things. Yesterday at a highway…

AMG E 53 4matic+ Wagon model years compared

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Questions

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4matic+ Wagon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4matic+ Wagon, the most recent reported on December 12, 2025 (Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4matic+ Wagon?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (1).
How many 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4matic+ Wagon complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 16, 2026.