Vehicle recall 25V865000 · December 12, 2025
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon
The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.
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 AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V865000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 2025
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2026010001
- Owner notification
- February 6, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 117
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
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