NHTSA (USA)Critical
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+NHTSA Campaign #25V865000
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001.
117 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2026010001