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Model year 2022 · Mercedes-Benz

2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG E53, AMG E63, E 350, E 450.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V445000June 14, 2024Electrical System › Wiring
24V100000February 9, 2024Electrical System › Wiring
23V880000December 21, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V445000June 26, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
22V733000September 30, 2022Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
22V533000July 22, 2022Electrical System › Wiring
22V189000March 25, 2022Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
21V483000June 25, 2021Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Systems involved: Electrical System (4) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Seat Belts (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V445000Manufacturer no. 2024100002/3

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
June 14, 2024
Owner notification
November 15, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22,422 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V445000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V100000Manufacturer no. 2024MMNNNN

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2024
Owner notification
March 22, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,191 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, E 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.

Safety risk

An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V100000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V880000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
December 21, 2023
Owner notification
February 23, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
79,676 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, AMG E63, E 350, E 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V880000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V445000Manufacturer no. 2023070012

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
June 26, 2023
Owner notification
September 29, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
143,551 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, E 350, E 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V445000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V733000Manufacturer no. 2022100009

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
September 30, 2022
Owner notification
January 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, E 450

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V733000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V533000Manufacturer no. 2022080010

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
July 22, 2022
Owner notification
October 14, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
16,977 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V533000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V189000Manufacturer no. 2022040010

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Report received by NHTSA
March 25, 2022
Owner notification
May 9, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,396 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E53, E 350, E 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

Safety risk

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V189000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V483000Manufacturer no. 2021080021

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA
June 25, 2021
Owner notification
September 24, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,917 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, AMG GT63, 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owners notified of the voluntary recall campaign by an interim letter on August 13, 2021. A final letter was mailed on September 24, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V483000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 17, 2024.