CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 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.
Loose Ground Cable Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
A 48-volt ground cable connection in the engine compartment may not have been tightened properly at the factory.
Fuel pump can shut off, causing sudden loss of power
A fuel pump in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may shut down while driving, which causes a loss of drive power.
Fuel Pump May Shut Off, Causing Loss of Power
The fuel pump in these vehicles may shut down while driving.
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.
Steering Hands-Off Detection May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
A software error in the hand detection control unit can keep the hands-off detection from recognizing when the driver's hands are off the steering wheel while the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system is in use.
Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
AC Compressor failed on a 4 year car. These compressors shed metal pieces when they fail effecting other parts of the vehicle and creating potential for the whole car to shut down as others with this problem have experience. Also AC going out randomly in a region with heat waves causes unexpected safety and heat risk issues.
It started with a humming sound in the front right wheel well and then I was driving on the freeway and my steering wheeled jerk to the right and slammed me into the side of a semi truck vehicle is available to be looked at it almost killed me. And I contacted the dealer where I bought the car from and another dealership and they both refuse to look at my car. I believe the effective component could be either the assisted steering or lane keeping and or a bad wheel bearing at manufactured
It would seem to be the steering and related componentâs including the computer. I have heard a low-pitched oscillating sound coming from the passenger front wheel well. well occasionally it would pull the car to the right, not all the time just randomly whenever traveling in the 40-70 mph range. The 2 dealerships I have taken the car to they say itâs my aftermarket exhaust, so they blow me off. the sound can be heard without accelerating and is not consistent as the droning of exhaust would be with consistent gas. This defect slammed me and my e53 into the side of a semi-truck about 4 days ago. I called the dealership I purchased it from and they told me to take the car elsewhere. so, i
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 questions
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53: Wiring Harness Can Corrode and Cause Fire Risk; Loose Ground Cable Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Fuel pump can shut off, causing sudden loss of power; Fuel Pump May Shut Off, Causing Loss of Power; 12V battery may not be secured, disabling crash safety features. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Wheels (1), Lane Departure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 has been fixed?
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