Vehicle recall 22V733000 · September 30, 2022
Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, CLS 450 and 2 more models
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…
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 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.
- 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
- 22V733000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 30, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022100009
- Owner notification
- January 20, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,968
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
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 CLS 450 (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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