Model year 2023 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class at 11–14 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

5

EPA combined mpg

11–14

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as AMG G63, G 550.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, newest first.

Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Lock

NHTSA 24V659000 Reported Sep 9, 2024
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Units affected
134 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.
Risk
The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system

NHTSA 24V170000 Reported Mar 1, 2024
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2024030016)
Units affected
9 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect refrigerant may leak and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 23V880000 Reported Dec 21, 2023
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Units affected
79,676 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Driveline: Differential unit

NHTSA 23V851000 Reported Dec 15, 2023 Do not drive
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2024040012/050005)
Units affected
590 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G63 special edition 4x4² (squared) vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may develop cracks, possibly resulting in oil leaking onto the roadway or axle failure.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 23V445000 Reported Jun 26, 2023
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2023070012)
Units affected
143,551 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
AMG G 63 4x4 Squared4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium10/12/11 mpg$7,450817
AMG G634.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium13/16/14 mpg$5,850621
G5504.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium13/16/14 mpg$5,850617

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, most recently on Nov 27, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Fuel/propulsion system3
Engine2
Unknown or other2
Power train1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mercedes-Benz G-Class model years

Mercedes-Benz G-Class by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 G-Class15 mpg · 71 MPGe———
2026 G-Class15–18 mpg · 62 MPGe———
2025 G-Class15–18 mpg · 62 MPGe35—
2024 G-Class11–14 mpg———
2022 G-Class14–16 mpg64—
2021 G-Class14–18 mpg89—
2020 G-Class14 mpg82—
2019 G-Class14 mpg136—
2018 G-Class11–13 mpg10—
2017 G-Class11–13 mpg44—
2016 G-Class12–13 mpg43—
2015 G-Class13 mpg23—

All Mercedes-Benz G-Class years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Mercedes-Benz models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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