2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90 miles.
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.
“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“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Automatic Emergency Braking / Selt Belt Pretensioner. Car can be inspected at dealer during a scheduled service if needed. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was driving on a local road (paved, no painted road markings, some small cracks/pot holes but all minor) that I frequently drive without issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11497646, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
- 11018204May 2, 2025Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
- 11013996Feb 3, 2025Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
- 11005334Jul 15, 2024Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectrical system
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.
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