5 recalls across 3 model years
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 has 5 recalls covering 2016-2018 model years, with the most serious being a stability control malfunction on 2016-2017 vehicles where the engine can fail to reduce power when the Distronic Plus adaptive cruise system is active, requiring extra braking effort and extending stopping distances.
The 2016 model year has a steering coupling that may not have been tightened sufficiently at the factory, causing the connection to wear over time and potentially resulting in a complete loss of steering. Also on 2016 models, a software fault in the emergency call system can cause it to report an incorrect date, time, and vehicle location to emergency responders after a crash, potentially delaying their arrival.
On 2017 models, incorrect reverse speed limitation software can allow the vehicle to become unstable if the driver makes an abrupt steering input while reversing faster than 16 mph, raising the risk of a rollover. The 2017-2018 model years share a separate emergency call system issue where the system can fail outright and send responders to the wrong location following a collision.
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Top 4 of 4 categories across MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Electronics | 2 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
