No complaints are listed for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 S. Zero is not confirmed in this build. See the source and coverage notes below.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 S.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
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96 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 46 |
| EQUIPMENT | 14 |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 |
| STEERING | 10 |
| STRUCTURE | 7 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. Cause Although the cause of the vibra
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. a ? If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary
Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING.
Complaint Hand detection system a malfunction / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane Keeping Assist not available" "Active steering assist not available" Cause Possible causes: Hand detection mat, hand detection contr
Date: 2026-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Date: 2026-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Complaint 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 vehicles. Cause Before deactivating the HERMES control unit (N112/9), it must be clarified by the legal department of the res
Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the A-pillar
Date: 2026-04-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Date: 2025-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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Date: 2025-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy For vehicles with 722.9 transmission: Ensure LI54.15-P-057373 is performed before replacing
Date: 2025-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Complaint After a software update of component LIB48_222 - G1/3 (48 V on-board electrical system battery) from software release A 000 902 50 48 to software release A 000 902 15 89, the fault code B183319 may be output. B183319 "The battery for the 48V on-board electrical system has a malfunction. Th
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AMG E53 S | 0 |
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