2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (1 complaint, typically around 43,000 miles). 7 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
7recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 problems

  • Electrical system~43,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best AMG GT53 years: 2022. Compare all years →

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 recalls (7)

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 24V-445 · Jun 14, 2024 · 22,422 vehicles

Mercedes-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 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 22V-533 · Jul 22, 2022 · 16,977 vehicles

Mercedes-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 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 21V-072 · Feb 12, 2021 · 67 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021.

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021.

Wheels › Hubcap/cover

NHTSA recall 20V-800 · Dec 18, 2020 · 1,142 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AMG GT53 4MATIC and AMG GT63 4MATIC vehicles. The wheel-hub caps may detach while driving.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel-hub caps, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA recall 20V-395 · Jul 6, 2020 · 5,399 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C63 AMG, C63 AMG S, AMG GT 53, AMG GT 63, AMG GT 63 S, and 2020 GLC 63 AMG, GLC 63 AMG S vehicles. An incorrect Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software version may cause the ESP system to react inaccurately.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Letters for the owners of the 360 additional vehicles were mailed January 15, 2021.

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Seats › Mid/rear assembly

NHTSA recall 20V-328 · Jun 5, 2020 · 1,352 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-rear seatback latch, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl hybrid9-speed automatic4WD19 / 24 / 21

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53?

The electrical system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 have?

There are 7 recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53, the most recent from June 14, 2024 (wiring). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022. See the full Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 43,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.