Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 26 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, across 8 model years (2007–2023). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No AMG E53 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 AMG E53: 6 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2021 AMG E53: 5 complaints, 15 recalls
- 2022 AMG E53: 3 complaints, 7 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 AMG E53 | 1 | 5 | — | Engine | |
| 2022 AMG E53 | 3 | 7 | — | Steering | |
| 2021 AMG E53 | 5 | 15 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2020 AMG E53 | 3 | 10 | — | Engine | |
| 2019 AMG E53 | 6 | 12 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 AMG E53 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 AMG E53 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 AMG E53 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (6), 2021 (5), 2022 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?
Electrical System, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 have?
26 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.