Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. 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 January 28, 2026. Updated daily.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
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
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Was traveling to Ft. Worth to babysit my grandchildren and when I was on the freeway in afternoon traffic my car was not accelerating and I kept stepping on the gas and the car started to get slower and then all of a sudden it completely stopped in the middle of traffic(I didn't pull over to the…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.