Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls (2010-2025)
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been the subject of 34 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, and fuel system. At least one is serious enough that NHTSA tells owners to stop driving the vehicle until it is fixed.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class scores 15 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 85% involve a critical safety system, 2 carried a do-not-drive warning, and 26% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 34 campaigns span 14 model years of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The single largest affected 590 vehicles, over power train. Some carry a do-not-drive warning, the most serious class of recall, which means NHTSA advises against driving the vehicle until the repair is done. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common G-Class problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the wheels, forward collision avoidance, and electronic stability control (esc).
2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the fuel system, latches/locks/linkages, and visibility. One carries a do-not-drive warning.
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the fuel system, power train, and latches/locks/linkages. 2 carry a do-not-drive warning.
2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
8 recalls affect the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, and air bags.
2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
8 recalls affect the 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, and communication.
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
13 recalls affect the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, and communication.
2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
1 recall affects the 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the communication and electrical system.
2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the electrical system, vehicle speed control, and communication.
2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the communication, forward collision avoidance, and vehicle speed control.
2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the communication and steering.
2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the electronic stability control (esc), engine and engine cooling, and exterior lighting.
2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the communication, steering, and air bags.
2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
1 recall affects the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the structure.
2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Recalls
1 recall affects the 2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, involving the exterior lighting.
Every Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Wheels
- Affected years
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,734
- Reported
- Mar 27, 2026
Defect: 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 are expected to be mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
NHTSA campaign number 26V198000.
Forward Collision Avoidance
- Affected years
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 12
- Reported
- Oct 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Nov 26, 2025
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V711000.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Affected years
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,247
- Reported
- Apr 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jun 10, 2025
Defect: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V254000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 134
- Reported
- Sep 9, 2024
- Owners notified
- Oct 11, 2024
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.
Risk: The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign number 24V659000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 9
- Reported
- Mar 1, 2024
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2024
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles. The air-conditioning system may not have been filled with the correct refrigerant.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect refrigerant may leak and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air-conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030016.
NHTSA campaign number 24V170000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 79,676
- Reported
- Dec 21, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 23, 2024
Defect: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 23V880000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 590
- Reported
- Dec 15, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jun 28, 2024
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G63 special edition 4x4² (squared) vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may develop cracks, possibly resulting in oil leaking onto the roadway or axle failure.
Risk: Oil leaking onto the roadway may cause a road hazard for following traffic. Rear axle failure can result in a sudden loss of handling or drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Towing to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer may be necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, August 23, 2024, and September 25, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040012/050005. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 22V-937. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-937 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign number 23V851000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 143,551
- Reported
- Jun 26, 2023
- Owners notified
- Sep 29, 2023
Defect: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 23V445000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 26,116
- Reported
- Feb 17, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 10, 2023
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and AMG G63 vehicles. The front axle wiring harness may chafe against an oil cooler and become damaged, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and either install a protective sleeve or replace the front axle wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023030005.
NHTSA campaign number 23V097000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 278
- Reported
- Dec 16, 2022
- Owners notified
- May 12, 2023
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG G63 4x4-squared vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may crack, leaking oil onto the road. In addition, the rear axle differential housing may break, resulting in a loss of rear wheel control and drive power.
Risk: A loss of rear wheel control and drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, differential oil that leaks onto the road can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle, as necessary, free of charge. The MBUSA Customer Assistance Center will assist owners to make arrangements with their authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the vehicle towed for inspection. Towing and loaner vehicles or alternate transportation, where available, will be offered at no cost to the customer. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040001.
NHTSA campaign number 22V937000.
Communication
- Affected years
- 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 242,722
- Reported
- May 20, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jul 8, 2022
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
NHTSA campaign number 22V365000.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Affected years
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 22
- Reported
- Mar 18, 2022
- Owners notified
- May 3, 2022
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
Risk: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.
NHTSA campaign number 22V168000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 139
- Reported
- Dec 13, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 22, 2022
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
NHTSA campaign number 21V961000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3
- Reported
- Jul 23, 2021
- Owners notified
- Sep 3, 2021
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 vehicles. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign number 21V564000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 542
- Reported
- Jul 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Sep 3, 2021
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.
Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021070032/33.
NHTSA campaign number 21V527000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4,917
- Reported
- Jun 25, 2021
- Owners notified
- Sep 24, 2021
Defect: 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."
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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V483000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 17,800
- Reported
- May 14, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2021
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles. Components within the door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.
Risk: The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Note: Vehicles repaired prior to this recall must return to dealers to have the remedy performed. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2021060007 and 2021060014.
NHTSA campaign number 21V353000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 8,634
- Reported
- Apr 1, 2021
- Owners notified
- May 21, 2021
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.
Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040016.
NHTSA campaign number 21V230000.
Communication
- Affected years
- 2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,292,258
- Reported
- Feb 5, 2021
- Owners notified
- Mar 12, 2021
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
NHTSA campaign number 21V058000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,659
- Reported
- May 1, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2020
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 and G63 vehicles. The embossed lock symbol for the child safety lock on the rear doors may indicate the incorrect lock status of the child safety lock.
Risk: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a label on the rear doors with the correct operating direction, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050034.
NHTSA campaign number 20V247000.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,300
- Reported
- Feb 14, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 21, 2020
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG 4MATIC vehicles. An electrical resistor within the differential locking module may malfunction, interrupting communication between the control unit and the differential locking actuator, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) while driving.
Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the differential locking modules and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070005.
NHTSA campaign number 20V090000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,518
- Reported
- Jan 27, 2020
- Owners notified
- Mar 20, 2020
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.
NHTSA campaign number 20V048000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,427
- Reported
- Nov 18, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 20, 2020
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. The front door wiring harnesses may have been improperly routed causing damage to the individual wires during opening and closing of the front doors.
Risk: The damage to certain wires can impact safety features such as the side impact restraint system, the automatic unlocking of the door in the event of a crash, or the vehicle location in the event of an emergency call. These scenarios increases the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, modify, or replace the front door wiring harness in the event damage has occurred, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020021.
NHTSA campaign number 19V820000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 29,720
- Reported
- Nov 1, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 13, 2020
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.
Risk: The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.
NHTSA campaign number 19V788000.
Communication
- Affected years
- 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 24,226
- Reported
- Nov 1, 2019
- Owners notified
- Dec 23, 2019
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
NHTSA campaign number 19V787000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 119
- Reported
- Oct 29, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2019
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030012.
NHTSA campaign number 18V761000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 20
- Reported
- Jul 10, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 3, 2018
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software. While in reverse, any abrupt changes in steering while exceeding 16 MPH may cause the vehicle to become unstable.
Risk: An unstable vehicle in reverse gear can lead to a vehicle rollover, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign number 18V457000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 432
- Reported
- Dec 18, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 16, 2018
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
Risk: Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.
NHTSA campaign number 17V817000.
Forward Collision Avoidance
- Affected years
- 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 8,043
- Reported
- Nov 14, 2017
- Owners notified
- Dec 6, 2017
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.
Risk: Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.
NHTSA campaign number 17V713000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 10,832
- Reported
- Apr 11, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 30, 2017
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.
Risk: The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign number 17V250000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 51
- Reported
- Mar 14, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 21, 2017
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign number 17V177000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 26
- Reported
- Mar 14, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 28, 2017
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign number 17V178000.
Structure
- Affected years
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 189
- Reported
- Aug 6, 2012
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2012
Defect: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured from September 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011. During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the passenger compartment.
Risk: In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the connection between the molding strip and air bag cover flap, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign number 12V380000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,552
- Reported
- Aug 5, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jan 17, 2011
Defect: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2010 G-CLASS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GRILL COVER FOR FRONT TURN SIGNAL PROTECTION THAT, WHILE PERMISSIBLE, MAY IMPACT OVER TIME THE SIGNAL'S ABILITY TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.
Risk: THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED TURN LIGHT UNITS OPTIMIZED FOR USAGE WITH GRILLS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2010 OR EARLY JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign number 10V366000.
Common questions about Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls
- Does the Mercedes-Benz G-Class have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 34 recall campaigns on record for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class across the 2010 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, and fuel system.
- How many times has the Mercedes-Benz G-Class been recalled?
- The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has 34 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the power train, affecting 590 vehicles. NHTSA flagged it as do-not-drive, meaning owners should stop driving the vehicle until the repair is done. Oil leaking onto the roadway may cause a road hazard for following traffic. Rear axle failure can result in a sudden loss of handling or drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Which Mercedes-Benz G-Class model year has the most recalls?
- The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the most, with 13 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz G-Class has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.