Electrical system: wiringRecall 25V-865 · 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 25V-865 covers 117 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V865000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 8, 2024 to January 30, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.