Model year 2020 · Mercedes-Benz

2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The most recent was reported on September 9, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG G63, G 550, G63.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V659000	September 9, 2024	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock
23V097000	February 17, 2023	Electrical System › Wiring
22V365000	May 20, 2022	Communication › Auto Crash Notification
21V527000	July 12, 2021	Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact
21V353000	May 14, 2021	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
21V058000	February 5, 2021	Communication › Auto Crash Notification
20V247000	May 1, 2020	Equipment › Other › Labels
20V090000	February 14, 2020	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (3) · Communication (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Equipment (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V659000

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

Report received by NHTSA: September 9, 2024
Owner notification: October 11, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 134 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: August 2, 2018 – December 6, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG G63, G 550

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.

Safety risk

The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V659000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V097000Manufacturer no. 2023030005

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: February 17, 2023
Owner notification: April 10, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 26,116 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG G63, G 550

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and AMG G63 vehicles. The front axle wiring harness may chafe against an oil cooler and become damaged, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

Safety risk

A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and either install a protective sleeve or replace the front axle wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023030005.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V097000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V365000Manufacturer no. See Recall Schedule

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA: May 20, 2022
Owner notification: July 8, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 242,722 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG G63, G 550

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Safety risk

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V365000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V527000Manufacturer no. 2021070032/33

Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact

Report received by NHTSA: July 12, 2021
Owner notification: September 3, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 542 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG G63, G 550

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

Safety risk

Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021070032/33.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V527000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V353000Manufacturer no. 2021060007/14

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA: May 14, 2021
Owner notification: July 9, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 17,800 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG G63, G 550

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles. Components within the door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.

Safety risk

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Note: Vehicles repaired prior to this recall must return to dealers to have the remedy performed. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2021060007 and 2021060014.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V353000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V058000Manufacturer no. 2021020025

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA: February 5, 2021
Owner notification: March 12, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,292,258 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG G63, G 550

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V058000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V247000Manufacturer no. 2020050034

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: May 1, 2020
Owner notification: June 26, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 6,659 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: G 550, G63

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Latches/Locks/Linkages

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 and G63 vehicles. The embossed lock symbol for the child safety lock on the rear doors may indicate the incorrect lock status of the child safety lock.

Safety risk

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a label on the rear doors with the correct operating direction, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050034.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V247000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V090000Manufacturer no. 2020070005

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA: February 14, 2020
Owner notification: August 21, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 6,300 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG G63, G 550

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG 4MATIC vehicles. An electrical resistor within the differential locking module may malfunction, interrupting communication between the control unit and the differential locking actuator, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) while driving.

Safety risk

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the differential locking modules and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070005.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V090000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 10, 2024.