2020 Mercedes-benz Amg e53 problems

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The W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the fifth-generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Sold from 2016 (as a 2017 model), it is the successor to the W212/S212 E-Class models. The coupe/convertible models share the same platform as the sedan/wagon, in contrast to the previous generation. The high-performance Mercedes-AMG E 63 and E 63 S versions of the W213 have been available as well from 2016 (as a 2017 model), and these are the only versions with V8 engines.

Since the mid 1990s, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been equipped with quad headlights and a differentiated design compared to the C-Class and S-Class. With the 2017 model, Mercedes decided to take a more streamlined direction, first seen with the 2014 E-Class mid-generational refresh and then going in an entirely new direction with the all-new 2017 model.

Launched in spring 2016 following a world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in January, the 2017 E-Class was the most technologically advanced car Mercedes had ever produced at the time. This current generation of the Mercedes E-Class has won many plaudits from automotive publications, including the 2021 Motor Trend Car of the Year, the first time Mercedes-Benz has ever won this award.

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Common 2020 Mercedes-benz Amg e53 problems

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 is a high-performance luxury vehicle that combines a silky-smooth turbocharged inline-six with electric assist, delivering up to 429 horsepower through a nine-speed automatic transmission. Despite its impressive powertrain and luxurious interior, there are some common problems that owners have reported.

One issue that has been reported is related to the electrical system, specifically the starter assembly. According to a recall notice, certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles, including the 2020 AMG E53, may have a starter motor positive cable that was not installed correctly. This can potentially lead to the power supply harness wires chafing, which could cause a short circuit or even a fire. Mercedes-Benz USA has issued a recall to inspect and correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge.

Another recall notice affects certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak. Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge.

While these recalls address specific safety issues, there are also some general concerns about reliability and maintenance costs. According to a Reddit post, some owners have reported issues with the 48v battery, which is used in the hybrid system of the E53. However, Mercedes-Benz has issued a software update to address this issue, which seems to have solved the problem for most owners. Nevertheless, as with any high-performance vehicle, ongoing maintenance is crucial to ensure reliability and longevity.

In terms of maintenance costs, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 is likely to be more expensive than a regular E-class model, such as the E350. This is due to the more complex powertrain and higher-quality materials used in the interior. However, as with any vehicle, the actual maintenance costs will depend on factors such as mileage, usage, and driving habits.

In summary, while the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 is a powerful and luxurious vehicle, it is not without its issues. Owners have reported problems with the electrical system and fuel injection system, which have led to recalls. Additionally, there are concerns about the reliability and maintenance costs of the hybrid system. However, with proper maintenance and care, these issues can be minimized, and the E53 can provide a rewarding driving experience.

Is the E53 any good?

Merc's lower-tier AMG E-Class is anything but lower tier. The E53 brings stealthy performance (rather than OTT showy-ness) to the table with a properly gorgeous engine and the appropriate soundtrack, for £30k less than the E63.

What engine is in the E53 AMG 2020?

3.0-liter turbo I6 engine

The E53 uses AMG's 3.0-liter turbo I6 engine, which on its own makes 429 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque.

Is the E53 a real AMG?

Overview. After briefly going MIA, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 high-performance sedan returns packing a potent plug-in hybrid powertrain.

How much is the 2020 E53 AMG?

The price of the 2020 Mercedes-AMG E53 starts at $74,795 and goes up to $82,645 depending on the trim and options.

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2020 Mercedes-benz Amg e53 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 2020 Mercedes-benz Amg e53.

2024-06-14

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

2022-09-30

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.
Consequence: The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.

2022-07-22

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.

2022-05-20

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Consequence: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

2022-04-08

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

2021-03-26

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: SEATS
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
Consequence: A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040002.

2021-02-12

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: COMMUNICATION
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.
Consequence: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030005.

2021-02-05

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Consequence: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

2020-10-30

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components: SEATS
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350 and E450, 2019-2021 AMG E53 and 2020-2021 AMG E63 vehicles. The front passenger seat may be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stop, allowing the seat to move outside of the acceptable range in relation to the air bag.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the mechanical seat adjustment range limitation for the front passenger seat and install it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-368-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110013.

2020-02-07

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components: COMMUNICATION
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 C300 Cabrio, C300 Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C63S AMG Cabrio, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E350, E350 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4-Door 4MATIC, and AMG GT63S 4-Door 4MATIC vehicles. An electrical circuit inside the Emergency Call System (eCall) communication module may be damaged, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.
Consequence: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the communication module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030016.

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New Member with AMG E53 Problem - MBWorld.org Forums

https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/750679-new-member-amg-e53-problem.html

Jul 17, 2019 ... Each new car I buy I always pray hoping I wouldn't be me... As a BMW owner and that's my first Mercedes, one thing I can say for sure ... BMW ...

Is E53 AMG reliable? : r/AMG

https://www.reddit.com/r/AMG/comments/15sk9cb/is_e53_amg_reliable/

Aug 16, 2023 ... ... 2020/21/22 E53 AMG in 2 years. ... As a Benz tech I can assure you the m256 has little to no issues. ... Mercedes: famously unconcerned with ...

E53 with 48 volt battery problem - not recharging - MBWorld.org ...

https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/732511-e53-48-volt-battery-problem-not-recharging.html

Jan 10, 2019 ... W213 AMG - E53 with 48 volt battery problem - not recharging - Purchased my 1st AMG Mercedes Benz about 2 weeks ago.

2020 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG Repair: Service and Maintenance ...

https://repairpal.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e53-amg/2020

Battery In Trunk Not Properly Secured Resulting In Electrical Concerns · Transmission Malfunctions And Wiring Short Circuits Causing Fire Hazard · Emergency Call ...

2020 AMG E53C4 poor build. | Mercedes-Benz Forum

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/2020-amg-e53c4-poor-build.3060684/

Oct 4, 2020 ... 1) There is a vibration/rattle when driving on rough “tar and chip” surfaces at speeds between 20 and 35 mph. Also, when driving perpendicular ...