Mercedes-benz G 550 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 17, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2025 Mercedes-benz G 550, Amg G63, G 580 EV

Recall number

25V254000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6,247 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.