2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 has 12 recalls, the most serious being a transmission wiring harness defect that can cause an electrical short circuit and raise the risk of fire.

On the restraint and occupant safety side, the driver airbag may be the wrong version, causing the restraint system to malfunction in a crash. The front passenger seat may be missing a mechanical stop that limits its travel range, which can place the occupant too close to or too far from the airbag during deployment. Separately, the seatbelt pretensioners and the PRE-SAFE system, which tightens belts in anticipation of a crash, may fail to activate when needed. A software issue can also cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, raising crash risk, and the forward collision braking system may not apply automatic braking as intended.

On the electrical and systems side, a weak 12-volt battery can disable safety features including hazard lights, automatic door locks, and electric seat adjustment. The emergency call system has two related issues: it may fail to connect to emergency services at all, or it may send responders to the wrong location after a crash. The rearview camera can also go dark due to a software error, reducing rear visibility when backing up.