2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-938 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting10
Service brakes10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 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.

87%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 24V-445 · Jun 14, 2024 · 22,422 vehicles · 19,404 repaired

Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

64%repaired · 2024 Q4

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 22V-938 · Dec 16, 2022 · 11 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. A center console that opens during a crash can allow unsecured cargo to eject into the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2024 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 22V-533 · Jul 22, 2022 · 16,977 vehicles · 15,727 repaired

Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2024 Q1

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-961 · Dec 13, 2021 · 139 vehicles · 116 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2023 Q1

Wheels: hubcap/cover

Recall 20V-800 · Dec 18, 2020 · 1,142 vehicles · 1,049 repaired

Risk. If the wheel-hub caps detach, they can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury for other road users.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2022 Q4

Electrical system: software

Recall 20V-395 · Jul 6, 2020 · 5,399 vehicles · 5,169 repaired

Risk. If the ESP does not react properly to a driving situation, it may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2020 Q4

Sensing system: radar

Recall 19V-540 · Jul 19, 2019 · 1,957 vehicles · 1,876 repaired

Risk. An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 vs. every other AMG GT53 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 GT53 median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What AMG GT53 owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Unable to read onboard computer screen in daylight conditions. The dimmer switch does not change the light setting on the computer screen, but does change the lighting illumination on the tach and speedometer. The computer screen has come on bright a few times in the past year, but only for less…
Complaint 11450273 · Feb 3, 2022

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