2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2023-07Related recalls
- 24V445000Jun 14, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024…Covers: Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019–2023, AMG GT53 2019–2023, AMG CLS53 2019–2021 +1 more
- 24V100000Feb 9, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The…Covers: Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2021–2023, E 450 2021–2023, CLS 450 2021–2023 +3 more
- 22V733000Sep 30, 2022Mercedes-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…Covers: Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019–2022, CLS 450 2019–2022, AMG CLS53 2019–2021 +1 more
- 22V533000Jul 22, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53…Covers: Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019–2022, AMG GT53 2019–2022, AMG CLS53 2019–2021 +1 more
- 21V354000May 14, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class…Covers: Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2021, A 220 2019–2021, GLE 450 2020–2021 +29 more
Related service bulletins
- 11036511Aug 24, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11036190Aug 6, 2026Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially affected functionalities in NTG4.5, NTG5 1.Weather 2.Local Search…
- 11035120Jul 17, 2026Complaint Hand detection system – malfunction / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane Keeping…
- 11033855Jun 12, 2026Complaint Service code B1 displayed in the customer menu does not match the workshop code displayed in the workshop menu, e.g., 505 or 550A, which includes a service A. Cause The…
- 11033185May 26, 2026Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the…
- 11033016May 26, 2026Complaint The customer requests deactivation of the N112/9 HERMES communication module Note: Deactivation of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) is not supported for gray-market…
- 11031202Apr 7, 2026Complaint When closing the door, the side window may remain slightly open (short stroke position). Automatic window raising function of side window inoperative. NOTE: Window is…
- 11031256Apr 2, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11029927Mar 4, 2026Complaint Yellow information message in driver display (instrument cluster): "Switch on motor to charge the 12V battery" Cause The state of charge (SOC) of the 12V battery has…
- 11029087Feb 27, 2026Complaint This LI does Not apply to 223 or 206 which use a different generation of 48V systems. Please follow the relevant guided tests for the 223 and 206. For 223 with fault…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology