Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon recall 25V865000 - Wiring
NHTSA · December 12, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V865000 (Mercedes-Benz), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 117.
- Component: Wiring.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Source ID
- 25V865000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 390 recall campaigns from Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC since 2010, 21 of them reported in 2025.
- At 117 vehicles, it is larger than 32% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg E 53 4Matic+ Wagon | 2025 |
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