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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53Model year report

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
90miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
15campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid 4WD · 21 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and back-over prevention (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90 miles. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 207 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “While going 45 MPH on a clear four lane smooth blacktop city street the car came to a complete emergency stop. A red triangle appeared on the dash but because of the startling nature I could not remember exactly where. There was no apparent reason for this emergency stop, this street was familiar and had been driven daily for over thirty years. If this had happened on the freeway at freeway speeds this could have been a disaster.”

NHTSA complaint #11373428, filed 2020-11, 90 miles

Other or unknown: “The doors are very Heavy and it is difficult to get it to stay open. Additionally if the car is on a slight uphill and the door is fully open, the door tends to start closing and is not held in place-it becomes very dangerous if you are stating to get out of the car.The door is so heavy that a leg can get caught and broken I have advise Mercedes of this problem but they tell me that the tension is not adjustable It is very dangerous getting both in and out even wee on a flat surface and much more dangerous on the slighted of inclines”

NHTSA complaint #11462896, filed 2022-05

Electrical system: “Was driving the car when it gave me a -48v malfunction. This was quickly followed by an overheat warning to turn the car off. It appears to be an issue with the -48v battery. Still waiting to hear what root cause is as MBUSA has had the car for 24 days and counting without many answers.”

NHTSA complaint #11534064, filed 2023-07

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 90 and 90 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 90 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20202021202222023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
AMG E53 4matic Plus 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic222925$3,300
AMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic212723$3,550
AMG E53 4matic Plus Coupe 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic212824$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 15 recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 207 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 207 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202159015—24—Not enough data
2019626,59012—23—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 (AMG E53 4matic Plus Coupe, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90 miles and the middle half falls between 90 and 90 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.