repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
NewRisk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WagonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
1Engine
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon median. How we score
'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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.…
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