CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Back Over Prevention (1 report).
2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 recalls
Wiring Harness Can Corrode and Cause Fire Risk
The transmission wiring harness connection may not have been wired correctly, either during a previous recall repair or at the factory.
12V battery may not be secured, disabling crash safety features
The 12-volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured.
Wiring Short Circuit Can Raise Fire Risk
The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, allowing the electrical connector to be exposed to corrosion.
Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash
A software error in the communication module's SIM card can cause a mobile network connection failure.
Rearview camera may show no image, raising crash risk
The rearview camera may fail to display the rear view because of a software error.
Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location
Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.
Emergency Call Module May Send Wrong Vehicle Location
A circuit inside the Emergency Call System (eCall) communication module may be damaged, which could cause the system to relay an inaccurate vehicle location in an emergency.
Most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
What owners report
Rear view camera sticks open and shows a black screen in the car... there is a recall but not for my specific vehicle... when it sticks open its inoperable and using the same "button" to open the trunk is also inoperable..
2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 questions
Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53: Wiring Harness Can Corrode and Cause Fire Risk; 12V battery may not be secured, disabling crash safety features; Wiring Short Circuit Can Raise Fire Risk; Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash; Rearview camera may show no image, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.