repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, most often about the steering. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-445 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 26, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Steering2 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 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.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q4
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first…
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
2022 vs. every other AMG E53 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 E53 median. How we score
'07'08'09'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What AMG E53 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
It started with a humming sound in the front right wheel well and then I was driving on the freeway and my steering wheeled jerk to the right and slammed me into the side of a semi truck vehicle is available to be looked at it almost killed me. And I contacted the dealer where I bought the car from…
It would seem to be the steering and related component’s including the computer. I have heard a low-pitched oscillating sound coming from the passenger front wheel well. well occasionally it would pull the car to the right, not all the time just randomly whenever traveling in the 40-70 mph range.…
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