How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes Benz G63 have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes Benz G63 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Mercedes Benz will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2016 Mercedes Benz G63 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2016 Mercedes Benz G63.

Are recall repairs on a 2016 Mercedes Benz G63 free?

Usually. Federal law requires Mercedes Benz to remedy recalls on the 2016 G63 free of charge at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2016 Mercedes Benz G63 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2016 Mercedes Benz G63, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2016 Mercedes Benz G63?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2016 Mercedes Benz G63.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Mercedes Benz G63 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Mercedes Benz G63 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz G63. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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COMMUNICATION

NHTSA #19V787000

Reported November 1, 2019 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 24,226 vehicles

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

NHTSA #17V713000

Reported November 14, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 8,043 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

STEERING

NHTSA #17V250000

Reported April 11, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 10,832 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NHTSA #17V178000

Reported March 14, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 26 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Mercedes Benz G63 model years

Check your 2016 Mercedes Benz G63 VIN

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