2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65

4 recalls — 0 complaints — 30 TSBs

19V787000 Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
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... Read more
Consequence
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 1-80... Read more
24,226 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V713000 Nov 14, 2017
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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... Read more
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.
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.
8,043 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V713000 Nov 14, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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... Read more
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.
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.
8,043 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V250000 Apr 11, 2017
STEERING
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.
Consequence
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 co... Read more
10,832 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
6.0L 12-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (4-Wheel Drive) 11.0 13.0 12.0 Premium $5,750

CO2 Emissions: 762.0 g/mile (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65

30 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)3
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
200000 WHEELS1
010000 STEERING1
190000 TIRES1
NCU - 24240304 Mar 12, 2024
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
NCU - 24240304 Mar 12, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI54.10-P-071499 Mar 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt bat
LI09.00-P-074093 Dec 8, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
LI8270P071024 Aug 27, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20, or MBUX. The contact list may not be fully populated and in some instances, the call list will display telephone numbers but no names
LI3225P069660 Aug 3, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
When driving over speed limiters, speed bumps or rough roads;knocking noises may be heard from the rear area of the vehicle.
Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla
Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla
LI82.85-P-071453 Jul 31, 2020
340000 COMMUNICATION
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
LI82.85-P-071453 Jul 31, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
NCU - HVAC Warra May 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
LI82.10-P-070740 Mar 27, 2020
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
G facelift: Complaints regarding headlamp (ILS)
P-SC-2020020001 Feb 7, 2020
190000 TIRES
Information Label on Tire Sealant
P-SC-2020020001 Feb 7, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Information Label on Tire Sealant
SC-2018110008 Apr 18, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Update restraint system control unit software
LI8285P0647651 Aug 25, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
LI54.30-P-063675 May 2, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Instrument cluster: No display in instrument cluster
LI46.25-P-059240 Jul 10, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Vehicle runs off to the right on flat roads when driving straight ahead.
LI46.25-P-058633 Mar 6, 2014
010000 STEERING
Vibrations at the steering wheel or steering system has excessive resistance
LI49.20-P-056353 Feb 25, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
LI49.20-P-056353 Feb 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
LI14.20-P-052079 Feb 6, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
LI43.05-P-058344 Jan 31, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Constant noise from the engine compartment.
LI8270P056963 Aug 21, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software update of COMAND Online control unit.
LI8285P053927 Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".
LI8285P055695 Aug 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.
LI82.95-P-056655 Jul 12, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI82.85-P-055695 Jul 8, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
LI7720P056351 May 13, 2013
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Sunroof leaks.

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 across all model years (2016–2018).

180 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 — Year by Year

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2016 (current) 4 0

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