NHTSA Recall 25V865000: Electrical system: wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 117 vehicles. It affects 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V865000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2026010001 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | December 12, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 6, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V865000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon | 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.