The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 has 7 recalls, the most serious involving two separate fire risks: a loose 48-volt ground cable in the engine compartment that can overheat, and transmission wiring that can corrode or short-circuit.
On the transmission wiring issue, prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem for some vehicles, as incorrect rewiring during an earlier recall can also create a short-circuit risk. A separate concern involves the fuel pump, which can shut down without warning and cut drive power while the vehicle is moving. On the electronics side, a battery management issue can disable safety features including the automatic emergency call system, hazard lights, and automatic door locks, reducing the protection available in a crash. There is also a recall affecting vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel, where the hands-off detection system can deactivate, disabling driver attention warnings and the automatic emergency stop feature that is part of the adaptive cruise control system.
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What can fail
The transmission wiring harness connection may not have been correctly wired during production or a prior recall repair, exposing the electrical connector to corrosion and potentially causing an electrical short-circuit.
What the fix does
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Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 48-volt ground cable connection in the engine compartment may not be properly tightened, causing the cable to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may unexpectedly shut down, causing the engine to lose power while driving.
What the fix does
The fuel pump will be replaced at no cost to you at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may shut down unexpectedly, causing a loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The 12-volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured. During a crash, it could shift and disconnect, disabling safety features like emergency calling, power seats, hazard lights, and automatic door locks.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure the 12-volt battery in the trunk to prevent movement during a crash.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, exposing the electrical connector to corrosion and causing an electrical short-circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the connector, reroute the harness, and install an additional bracket at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hand detection system in the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may fail to sense when your hands leave the steering wheel due to a software error.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the hand detection control unit software at no cost to restore proper hand-off detection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
