repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 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 2, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2023 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
Blindspot: sensors
Risk. Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2023 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On Three (3) occasions, my engine has Stopped while the car was in gear and in motion. I was at great risk when this happened twice on August 7, 2024 while in traffic and my car stopped in the middle of traffic. One time I was able to coast into a parking lot. However, the second time the car…
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