Mercedes-Benz recalls 2025 AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon vehicles with potential transmission wiring harness damage causing loss of drive power. Owners must have transmission wiring inspected by dealers.
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025 AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon vehicles due to a risk of loss of drive power that could increase crash risk. Owners should have their transmission wiring inspected by a dealer.
The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft. This can cause wiring damage, leading to a loss of drive power and potentially increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential transmission wiring damage.
This recall affects 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon vehicles. Owners can check their VIN on NHTSA.gov starting December 19, 2025.
Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it if necessary at no cost.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting December 19, 2025.
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.
The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can cause damage and lead to loss of drive power.
Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov starting December 19, 2025.
Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it if necessary at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V865000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 25V865000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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