Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53 2019–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 2019–2022
- Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 2019–2022
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 2021–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V733000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 20, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19,968
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 2022100009
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Apr 11, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Tires Jan 17, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Sep 13, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 22, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 16, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Feb 9, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.