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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
5
Latest campaign
Mar 27, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Wheels1Mar 27, 2026
Forward collision avoidance1Oct 17, 2025
Electronic stability control (ESC)1Apr 17, 2025

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 27, 2026Latest campaign
Mar 27, 202626V198000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to loosen or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V198000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G580 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Risk
Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to loosen or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wheel bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026040008. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Filed under
G 580 Ev
Campaign
NHTSA 26V198000 · Mar 27, 2026
Oct 17, 202525V711000

Forward collision avoidance: sensing system radar

An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V711000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 AMG G63 and G 580 vehicles. The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features, including the active brake assist, lane keeping assist, and Distronic cruise control.
Risk
An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025110002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 24, 2025.
Filed under
Amg G63
Campaign
NHTSA 25V711000 · Oct 17, 2025
Apr 17, 202525V254000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module software

An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V254000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles. The vehicle's electronic stability program (ESP) may display an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050002.
Filed under
Amg G63, G 550
Campaign
NHTSA 25V254000 · Apr 17, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: G 580 Ev, Amg G63, G 550. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other240001
Forward collision avoidance240000
Wheels240001
Seat belts120000
Vehicle speed control120000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names AMG G63, G 580 EV.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “After I parked my car, I was walking in between another parked car and my vehicle and the tailpipe burnt the back of my left calf. I got out of the driver side. I was driving the car.”

    Filed 07/23/2026 · ODI 11752544
  • Wheels

    “I received a recall notice for this vehicle stating that the wheels may not be safely attached and could come off back in early May. It's been over a month and Mercedes has no solution for the recall at this time.”

    Filed 06/17/2026 · ODI 11744754
  • Wheels

    “While driving at around 35mph, the recently-installed rear left snow tire on the car popped off and was propelled several hundred feet down the road.”

    Filed 06/17/2026 · ODI 11744778

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The most recent, 26V198000 (reported March 27, 2026), concerns wheels. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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