2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) Electrical System Recall 22V533000 (Mercedes-Benz 2022080010)

NHTSA recall 22V533000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022080010) covers about 16,977 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 22, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V533000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

16,977
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2022
model years
Jul 22, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (wiring)

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.

The risk

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Oct 14, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2022080010

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V533000 as 2022080010. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2022080010 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Mercedes-Benz Amg CLS532019–2021—
Mercedes-Benz Amg E532019–2022—
Mercedes-Benz Amg GT432021–2022—
Mercedes-Benz Amg GT532019–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 22, 2022
Owner notification
Oct 14, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 22V533000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V533000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V533000 or 2022080010). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V533000?

NHTSA recall 22V533000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022080010) covers about 16,977 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 22, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V533000?

NHTSA's record for 22V533000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V533000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V533000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary." NHTSA lists Oct 14, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 22V533000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2022080010. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2022080010) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V533000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V533000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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