The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a steering coupling that can wear loose and cause a sudden loss of steering control, and an adaptive cruise control fault that can prevent the engine from cutting power when braking.
When the adaptive cruise control system malfunctions, the engine may continue producing power regardless of braking or vehicle speed, requiring the driver to shift to neutral or apply significantly harder braking to slow down, which extends stopping distances. On the door safety side, the cable that releases the door latch from the inside can snap if the door is hard to open, such as after a crash, trapping an occupant inside. There is also a software fault in the emergency call system where an incorrect date and time can cause the system to transmit a wrong vehicle location to emergency responders, potentially delaying their arrival.
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 Electronic Stability Program may malfunction when Distronic Plus is active, preventing the engine from reducing power even when braking or in situations requiring lower speed.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Stability Program control unit software at no cost to restore proper engine power reduction.
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
The cable connecting the inner door handle to the door lock may break if the door becomes difficult to open, such as after a crash, preventing the door from being released from inside.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the door handle-to-lock cable on all four doors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
