2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G63 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 has two recalls, both rated equally serious: one where the steering coupling can wear and cause a loss of steering control, and one where the adaptive cruise control system can prevent the engine from reducing power when braking. The steering issue stems from a coupling that may not have been tightened enough, allowing the connection to wear over time until steering input no longer transfers reliably. The cruise control concern involves the Electronic Stability Program interacting with the Distronic Plus system in a way that keeps engine power up regardless of speed or how hard the driver brakes, meaning the vehicle requires significantly more distance to stop than expected and may need to be shifted to neutral to slow down.