2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G63
2 recalls — 4 complaints
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
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
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 22, 2020
Incident date: Jun 6, 2020
DIFFICULTY OPENING MAIN DOOR HANDLES. THEY ARE VERY FRAGILE AND I JUST HAD THEM REPLACED. THEY STICK WHEN OPENING. I SEE PREVIOUS MODELS HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE DOOR HANDLES. IT COST $500-$600 EVERY TIME WE REPAIR THEM. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 19, 2020
Incident date: Feb 14, 2020
2015 MERCEDES G63 WITH 27,000 MILES REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF CYLINDER HEAD AND REPLACE VALVE SPRING RETAINERS DUE TO LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK DOWN.BEARING CAP BOLTS ,HEAD BOLTS ,HEAD GASKET FRONT TIMING COVER TIMING CHAINVALVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS AND NUTS,SPARK PLUGS .STATIONERY AND ... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 19, 2020
Incident date: Feb 14, 2020
2015 MERCEDES G63 WITH 27,000 MILES REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF CYLINDER HEAD AND REPLACE VALVE SPRING RETAINERS DUE TO LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK DOWN.BEARING CAP BOLTS ,HEAD BOLTS ,HEAD GASKET FRONT TIMING COVER TIMING CHAINVALVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS AND NUTS,SPARK PLUGS .STATIONERY AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2016
Incident date: Aug 10, 2016
AFTER 14 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND 12,500 MILES, THE AUXILLARY BATTERY STOPPED WORKING. WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATING NO AUXILLARY BATTERY, VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION AND STATIONARY), FEATURES LIKE DISTRONIC (CRUISE CONTROL THAT FEATURES DISTANCE FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ G63 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ G63 across all model years (2013–2020).
23
Total Recalls
13
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths