2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2)
Safety recalls (4)
Communication 2019-11-01 · campaign 19V787000 · 24,226 vehicles
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 2017-11-14 · campaign 17V713000 · 8,043 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.
Risk: Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.
Steering 2017-04-11 · campaign 17V250000 · 10,832 vehicles
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.
Risk: The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2017-03-14 · campaign 17V178000 · 26 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Service bulletins (65)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings 2026-08-26 · LI54.70-P-080191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle. cause the parking sensors are detecting the front brush guard. remedy complaint must be consistently reproducible and can occur multiple times a key cycle without obvious cause. note: the parking syste
Electrical System 2026-08-12 · LI54.65-P-080132 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint 1. general diagnostic tips 2. one or more park sensor activations 3. red ring around vehicle 4. "active parking and parking assist inoperative" on instrument cluster 5. cameras 6. other park topics. cause various root causes remedy see attached diagnostic guide.
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-07-21 · LI54.70-P-080191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle. cause the parking sensors are detecting the front brush guard. remedy complaint must be consistently reproducible and can occur multiple times a key cycle without obvious cause. note: the parking syste
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What owners report
2016-06-06 · Air Bags · 1,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes benz g63. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. the front passenger side malfunction service required light illuminated. the failure recurred numerously. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufact…”
2016-06-06 · Air Bags · 921 mi“tl* the contact owned a 2016 mercedes benz g63. the contact stated that the front passenger side malfunction service required air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.