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Mercedes-Benz G Class recalls

DVSA has published 38 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz G Class since 2008, 26 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 804,295 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. G-CLASS · srpc2602 - wheel bolt variant

    15 May 2026 · R/2026/140

    Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain G-Class (465 platform) vehicles with fully electric drive the wheel bolts might not meet the requirements.

    Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the wheel bolts on the affected vehicles.

    230 vehicles · built 11 Jul 2024 to 22 Aug 2025

  2. G CLASS · srpc2502 - manufacturing of automatic transmission amg speedshift

    4 Mar 2025 · R/2025/083

    Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain G-Class (465 platform) vehicles the inner surface of the housing of the automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT might not meet specifications.

    Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the automatic transmission and oil cooler on the affected vehicles.

    2 vehicles · built 12 Feb 2025 to 13 Feb 2025

  3. G CLASS, G CLASS 4X4� · srpc2341 - housing of the rear axle transmission

    2 Aug 2024 · R/2023/358

    On affected vehicles the housing of the rear axle transmission might not meet the strength requirements.

    Fix: Replace axle centrepiece of rear axle.

    10 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2023 to 1 Jul 2023

  4. G CLASS · srpc2403 – filling of air conditioning refrigerant

    8 Apr 2024 · R/2024/150

    On affected vehicles the air-conditioning might not have been filled with the designated refrigerant.

    Fix: Replace the air-conditioning refrigerant with the correct type.

    1 vehicle · built 7 Apr 2022 to 7 Apr 2022

  5. AMG GT, C-CLASS, CLS, E-CLASS, G CLASS, GLC, GLE, GLS(167), S-CLASS, SL · on affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

    29 Aug 2023 · R/2023/223

    On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

    Fix: Replace the fuel pump module.

    749 vehicles · built 7 Jul 2021 to 31 Jan 2023

  6. G CLASS · on affected vehicles the oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet specifications.

    10 Jul 2023 · R/2023/171

    On affected vehicles the oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Replace the rear axle differential housing cover.

    5 vehicles · built 4 Sep 2008 to 6 Jul 2011

  7. G CLASS · on certain vehicles the front axle wiring harness might come in contact with the auxiliary oil cooler.

    6 Apr 2023 · R/2023/070

    On certain vehicles the front axle wiring harness might come in contact with the auxiliary oil cooler.

    Fix: Check the front axle wiring harness on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary as well as install a protective sleeve.

    2,841 vehicles · built 9 May 2018 to 6 Apr 2022

  8. C-CLASS, G CLASS · one or more control unit vehicle configurations might not meet specifications

    13 May 2022 · R/2022/113

    Vehicles configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the configuration of the affected control units on the vehicles.

    3 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2008 to 21 Jun 2012

  9. A CLASS, AMG GT 4 DOOR COUPE, C-CLASS, CLA(118), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, G CLASS, GLC · a particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the injector

    24 Mar 2022 · R/2022/061

    A particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the fuel injector.�

    Fix: Replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors on the affected vehicles.�

    26 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2018 to 12 Sep 2019

  10. C-CLASS, CLS, CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, G CLASS, GLC, GLE, GLS(167), S-CLASS · coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit

    21 Jan 2022 · R/2021/438

    On certain vehicles with a Diesel engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.

    Fix: Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.

    35,624 vehicles · built 4 Apr 2017 to 12 Oct 2021

  11. C-CLASS, CLA(117), E-CLASS, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS-CLASS, M, SL · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    1 Dec 2021 · R/2021/130

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    21 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  12. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL 231, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    29 Nov 2021 · R/2021/376

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  13. G CLASS · the locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications

    20 Aug 2021 · R/2021/284

    The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Check the side crash sensors in the doors on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

    19 vehicles · built 4 Aug 2020 to 3 Sep 2020

  14. A CLASS, A CLASS (177), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA, CLS, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS, GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    13 May 2021 · R/2021/110

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  15. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    11 May 2021 · R/2021/120

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  16. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA, CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTABLE, CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL 231, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    10 May 2021 · R/2021/111

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  17. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/132

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  18. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL, SLC, SLK · the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/133

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  19. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/131

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  20. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/134

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  21. A CLASS, AMG GT, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, CLS, E-CLASS, G CLASS, GLA, GLC, S-CLASS, SL, SLC · the emergency call system (ecall) does not meet the specification

    6 Oct 2020 · R/2020/236

    On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system

    3,127 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2017 to 30 Sep 2018

  22. G CLASS · the bolts in the transfer case may not meet specification

    11 Sep 2020 · R/2020/035

    The bolts in the transfer case might not be to specification and might break whilst driving

    Fix: Replace the transfer case on affected vehicles.

    10 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2020 to 7 Feb 2020

  23. G CLASS · the wiring harness for the front doors may not be routed appropriately

    3 Aug 2020 · R/2019/390

    The wiring harness for the front doors might not be routed appropriately.

    Fix: Modify the route of the harness or replace it in case of damage.

    220 vehicles · built 9 May 2018 to 26 Nov 2018

  24. AMG GT, C-CLASS, CLS, E-CLASS, G CLASS, GLC · certain front seat belt buckles may not have been manufactured according to specification

    3 Aug 2020 · R/2019/372

    A correctly fastened seat belt could be detected as not fastened impairing the restraint system

    Fix: Check the relevant seat belt buckles in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary

    15,652 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2018 to 31 Oct 2018

  25. G CLASS · the embossed lock symbol at the operating lever of the child safety lock at the rear doors may indicate wrong locking status

    3 Aug 2020 · R/2020/161

    The embossed lock symbol at the operating lever of the child safety lock at the rear doors might indicate the wrong locking status.

    Fix: Cover the incorrectly embossed lock symbol in the rear doors with the correct labelling.

    910 vehicles · built 9 May 2018 to 5 Sep 2019

  26. G CLASS · the control unit of the differential locking module may not meet specification

    3 Aug 2020 · R/2020/199

    The control unit of the differential locking module might not meet the specification.

    Fix: Check the differential locking modules on the affected vehicles and exchange them if necessary.

    904 vehicles · built 9 May 2018 to 5 Sep 2019

  27. G CLASS · small cracks may appear in the brake pipes

    6 Sep 2019 · R/2019/203

    Cracks may develop in the brake pipes to the ABS unit.

    Fix: Modified brake pipes with an optimized routing will be fitted.

    1 vehicle · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Mar 2019

  28. G CLASS · electronic stability program (esp) may malfunction

    11 Dec 2017 · R/2017/322

    Affected vehicles will have the manufacturer's DISTRONIC PLUS system fitted. In the event communication between this system and the ESP is lost the systems responses such as engine torque may be adversely affected for the period of the communication loss.. The braking system will not be affected though more effort may be required.

    Fix: On affected vehicles update the ESP software.

    198 vehicles

  29. G CLASS · steering column coupling may not be tight

    16 Jun 2017 · R/2017/146

    Insufficient tightening of the steering column coupling could lead to wear of the steering coupling during use. In case of excessive wear of the steering coupling the coupling eventually may not transfer the effort the driver inputs to the steering to the steering gear in which case the steering control would be lost.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering column coupling.

    482 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2012 to 31 Mar 2017

  30. G CLASS · door lock may fail to release

    12 Apr 2017 · R/2017/127

    Following an accident the forces required for releasing the door may be increased. The cable between the inner door handle and the door lock not being to specification may not be able to withstand these increased forces leaving the door unable to be opened from the inside. This may increase the risk of injury. Unlocking the door via the outer door handle is not affected.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a quality assured cable between the inner door handle and door lock on all four doors.

    4 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2016 to 30 Jun 2016

  31. G CLASS, ML CLASS · front and/or rear axle bolts may not be tightened correctly

    14 Feb 2017 · R/2017/012

    The front and/or rear axle mounting bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. The bolts may break and could affect control of the vehicle.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the front and rear axle carrier bolts.

    3 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2014 to 30 Mar 2015

  32. G CLASS, ML CLASS · front passenger airbag may be deactivated

    30 Jan 2017 · R/2016/299

    Under certain conditions the front passenger air bag can be deactivated and may not deploy in the event of a collision.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check and if necessary update software.

    3,993 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2014 to 30 Sep 2016

  33. G CLASS · engine may cut out

    20 Oct 2016 · R/2016/217

    On model series 463 with a 6 cylinder diesel engine the engine wiring harness may make contact with one of the brackets in the engine compartment and chafe by vibration during driving. Depending on the wire affected the engine MIL lamp could illuminate the engine could run in �limp-home� mode or the engine could cut out increasing the risk of collision.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the bracket in the engine compartment and where necessary correct the routing of the engine wiring harness.

    13 vehicles · built 15 Oct 2015 to 4 Dec 2015

  34. G CLASS · esp & epb may not function

    19 Oct 2016 · R/2016/222

    The ESP hydraulic/control unit may have been damaged during shipping. This may affect operation of the ESP and/or the electronic parking brake.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the ESP hydraulic/control unit.

    9 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2016 to 9 Feb 2016

  35. G CLASS · fire may occur

    1 Dec 2015 · R/2015/237

    The cylinder head of the high pressure fuel pump may not be to specification. During operation of the pump cracks can form and eventually fuel may leak. Escaping fuel could lead to the engine stopping and fuel leaking in exceptional circumstances could lead to a fire.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel pump.

    4 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2015 to 29 Oct 2015

  36. G CLASS · injury may occur if the passenger airbag deploys

    28 Nov 2012 · R/2012/110

    The spot welding between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel may not have been designed correctly. In the event of a vehicle crash with triggering of the front passenger airbag it is possible that the serrated rail detaches from the metal carrier of the instrument panel.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rework the connection between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel.

    1 vehicle · built 1 Sep 2010 to 30 Apr 2011

  37. C CLASS, CLS, E CLASS, G CLASS, R CLASS, S CLASS · fuel may leak

    26 Jan 2012 · R/2011/172

    Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.

    Fix: Check filter and replace as necessary.

    22,298 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

  38. C CLASS, CLK, CLS, E CLASS, G CLASS, M CLASS, R CLASS, S CLASS · engine could lose power.

    17 Nov 2008 · R/2008/149

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    19,331 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2007

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.