Vehicle recall 22V533000 · July 22, 2022
Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, AMG GT53 and 2 more models
The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
- Consequence
- An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V533000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022080010
- Owner notification
- October 14, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,977
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 (2019-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
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