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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 3safety recalls
- 5owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 2injuries reported
5 complaints, against an average of 5 for the other 8 Mercedes-Benz G-Class model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The components named most often in the 5 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class been recalled?
3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 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.
Fix: 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.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar 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.
Fix: 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.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Control Module: Software 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.
Fix: 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.
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSASRPC2602 - Wheel Bolt VariantWheel Bolt Variant
Risk: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain G-Class (465 platform) vehicles with fully electric drive the wheel bolts might not meet the requirements.
Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the wheel bolts on the affected vehicles.
UK DVSASRPC2502 - Manufacturing of automatic Transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFTManufacturing of automatic Transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT
Risk: Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain G-Class (465 platform) vehicles the inner surface of the housing of the automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT might not meet specifications.
Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the automatic transmission and oil cooler on the affected vehicles.
EU Safety GateThe wheel bolts used do not meet the requirements and may detach, leading loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 21/04/2026
EU Safety GateThe inside of the transmission housing of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT automatic transmission may not meet specifications.In this case, a foreign object could become loose within the transmission and cause damage to internal components. As a result, the vehicle could lose propulsion and it may not be possible to completely rule out the wheels locking up. This would increase the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class owners report?
5 of the 5 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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. This is also happened about six months ago to my daughter, who was exiting the car from the backseat and burnt her leg on the tailpipe because the tailpipe of this vehicle is located right under the passenger’s door and sticks out. I uploaded photos of the second-degree burn that I have. It’s blistering now.
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. I'm looking to get help with not having to pay my lease since I cannot use the car safely.
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. Upon reviewing the recall information of the car, it seems likely the indicent was caused by defective wheel bolts.
While driving on a California freeway at highway speed, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated and the seatbelts tightened as though a collision avoidance or emergency safety system had activated. There was no apparent vehicle, obstacle, or roadway hazard present that would explain the event. The incident occurred while family members, including a child passenger, were in the vehicle. The unexpected deceleration and seatbelt tightening created a significant safety concern because it occurred at freeway speeds without warning. Shortly after the incident, the check engine light illuminated and the…
Mercedes G63 with approx. 3500 miles will suddenly enter into collision avoidance mode. Specifically, the seatbelts will tighten up and the brakes will fully engage to stop the vehicle. In all cases, there was no risk of collision and the system engages with false positive alerts. The console display will indicate the area where the vehicle believed a collision may occur and there is nothing in that vicinity. The risk of injury and bodily harm is significant with this system as the vehicle is uncontrollable and can be rear-ended among other situations. The dealership inspected and confirms…
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: questions owners ask
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class; the most common categories were forward collision avoidance (2, 40%), wheels (2, 40%), seat belts (1, 20%). There are 3 safety recalls. 2 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Across 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are forward collision avoidance (40% of complaints), wheels (40% of complaints), seat belts (20% of complaints), vehicle speed control (20% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class; the most recent (campaign 26V198000, 2026-03-27) concerns Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own G-Class
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2025 only; combines NHTSA's entries for AMG G63 and G 580 EV.