The 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a steering coupling that can wear loose and cause a complete loss of steering control.
A software fault affecting the airbag system can cause the airbags to fail to deploy in a crash, raising the risk of injury to occupants. There is also a separate software issue with the emergency call system, where an incorrect date and time can cause the system to relay a wrong vehicle location to emergency responders, potentially delaying help from reaching the scene.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering coupling may not have been tightened enough during manufacturing, causing the steering connection to wear over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering coupling at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Control unit software may be incorrect, potentially preventing airbags from deploying properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the control unit software at no cost to restore proper airbag deployment function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
