2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53: 10 recalls, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
10 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Communication Vehicle recall #20V068000 · 2020 · 239 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 c300 cabrio, c300 cabrio 4matic, c300 coupe, c43 amg cabrio 4matic, c43 amg coupe 4matic, c63s amg cabrio, cls53 amg 4matic, e350, e350 4matic, e450 cabrio, e450 cabrio 4matic, e450 coupe, e450 coupe 4matic, e450 4matic, e53 amg cabrio 4matic, glc300 coupe 4matic, glc300, glc300 4matic, glc63 amg coupe 4matic, amg gt63 4-door 4matic, and amg gt63s 4-door…
Why it matters: An inaccurate vehicle location May delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the communication module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2020.
Seats Vehicle recall #20V673000 · 2020 · 1,337 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 e350 and e450, 2019-2021 amg e53 and 2020-2021 amg e63 vehicles. The front passenger seat May be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stop, allowing the seat to move outside of the acceptable range in relation to the air bag.
Why it matters: If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the mechanical seat adjustment range limitation for the front passenger seat and install it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020.
Communication, Electrical Vehicle recall #21V058000 · 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles
What's wrong: Please refer to the part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module May fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (ecall) in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: Failure of the ecall system May result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021.
Communication, Communication Vehicle recall #21V072000 · 2021 · 67 vehicles
What's wrong: On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 gla250, glc300, 2018 s450, e400, and 2017 cla250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the emergency call (ecall) function.
Why it matters: A disabled ecall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.
Seats, Seats Vehicle recall #21V216000 · 2021 · 109 vehicles
What's wrong: The passenger seat limiter May allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
Why it matters: A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #22V232000 · 2022 · 126,443 vehicles
What's wrong: Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera May not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Why it matters: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022.
Communication, Electrical Vehicle recall #22V365000 · 2022 · 242,722 vehicles
What's wrong: Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's sim card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (ecall) system.
Why it matters: A disabled ecall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: The communication module software will be updated through an over-the-air (ota) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024.
Electrical Vehicle recall #22V533000 · 2022 · 16,977 vehicles
What's wrong: The transmission wiring harness May be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Why it matters: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022.
Electrical Vehicle recall #22V733000 · 2022 · 19,968 vehicles
What's wrong: The 12-volt battery in the trunk May not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (ecall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.
Why it matters: The inability to operate safety features (ecall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will secure the 12v battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023.
Electrical Vehicle recall #24V445000 · 2024 · 22,422 vehicles
What's wrong: The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. Which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Tires (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 has 3 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 8 Amg E53 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 2). Neighboring years: 2019 (6 complaints, 12 recalls), 2021 (5 complaints, 15 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (2), tires (1), electrical (1).
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