Mercedes-Benz Recall 22V-533: Electrical system

The problem

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.

The risk

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

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. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign	22V-533 (22V533000)
Manufacturer number	2022080010
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component	Electrical system › Wiring
Report date	July 22, 2022
Owners notified	October 14, 2022
Vehicles affected	16,977
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the electrical system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 22V-533 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 16,977 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.