NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Wiring Harness
Published: December 12, 2025Recall ID: 25V865000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Wiring Harness
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Wiring Harness |
| Nhtsa id | 25V865000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V865000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 58.97 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2026010001 |
| Potentially affected | 117 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |