Model year 2025 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class at 15–18 mpg combined (gas versions) and 62 MPGe combined with 239 miles of EPA-rated range across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined mpg
15–18
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, G 580 EV.
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.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, newest first.
Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
NHTSA 26V198000Reported Mar 27, 2026
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2026040008)
Units affected
3,734 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G580 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Risk
Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to loosen or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wheel bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026040008. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2025110002)
Units affected
12 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 AMG G63 and G 580 vehicles. The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features, including the active brake assist, lane keeping assist, and Distronic cruise control.
Risk
An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025110002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 24, 2025.
Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module: Software
NHTSA 25V254000Reported Apr 17, 2025
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2025050002)
Units affected
6,247 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles. The vehicle's electronic stability program (ESP) may display an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050002.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.
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.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
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.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class owner complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, most recently on Jul 23, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
2
Unknown or other
2
Wheels
2
Seat belts
1
Vehicle speed control
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
