MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-12-12

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53E 4MATIC vehicles, transmission wiring harness routed too close

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-12
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Models affected	AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON
Model year	2025
Units affected	117
Defect	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain AMG E53E 4MATIC 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._x000D_ A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 9, 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.
Recall number	25V865000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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