2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 35,058 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

COMMUNICATION 19V787000 2019-11-01 24,226 affected
Defect

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:…

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 1-800-367-6372. …

STEERING 17V250000 2017-04-11 10,832 affected
Defect

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 contact MBUSA…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2020-06-06

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-02-14

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2020-02-14

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-08-10
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.