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HighNHTSA·25V865000·Announced 2025-12-12

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Wagon: Wiring Harness May Cause Power Loss

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2025 AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles because the transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the driveshaft, causing wiring damage and loss of drive power, which increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a risk-of-harm vehicle defect where the wiring harness could cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. No injuries or incidents have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical, placing it at the maximum score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025 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.

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Approximately 117 vehicles are affected by this recall. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information. Owners can check if their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is affected on NHTSA.gov.

Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 6, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System / Wiring
Hazard
  • wiring-harness-damage
  • loss-of-drive-power
  • crash-risk
Affected units
117

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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