2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

Recalls

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Recall Number: 

24V170000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2024030016

Number of vehicles affected: 

9

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles. The air-conditioning system may not have been filled with the correct refrigerant.

Defect Consequence: 

In the event of a crash, the incorrect refrigerant may leak and increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the air-conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030016.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Recall Number: 

23V880000

Number of vehicles affected: 

79676

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Defect Consequence: 

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Recall Number: 

23V851000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2024040012

Number of vehicles affected: 

590

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G63 special edition 4x4� (squared) vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may develop cracks, possibly resulting in oil leaking onto the roadway or axle failure.

Defect Consequence: 

Oil leaking onto the roadway may cause a road hazard for following traffic. Rear axle failure can result in a sudden loss of handling or drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Towing to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer may be necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, August 23, 2024, and September 25, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040012/050005. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 22V-937. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-937 will need to have the new remedy completed.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Recall Number: 

23V445000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2023070012

Number of vehicles affected: 

143551

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Defect Consequence: 

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 18, 2023. Owner notification letters with a remedy were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.