Mercedes-Benz G Class recalls

• Wheels#2026148March 27, 2026

  237 units affected

  Issue: On certain electric vehicles, the wheel bolts may not have been tightened properly. Over time, the wheel bolts could loosen and cause a loss of vehicle stability. Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the wheel bolts.

• Other#2025569October 17, 2025

  1 units affected

  Issue: On one vehicle, the short-range sensor in the front bumper may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, some driver assistance systems may not work, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and active lane keeping assist. Safety Risk: Driver assistance systems that don't work properly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify the owner by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to replace the short-range sensor.

• Lights And Instruments#2025215April 17, 2025

  505 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem in the electronic stability program (ESP) control unit could cause ESP warning messages not to meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. This could also cause the malfunction indicator light not to turn on in certain conditions. Safety Risk: Warning messages that don't meet the requirements could create confusion and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the ESP control unit software.

• Structure#2024505September 6, 2024

  3 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the right-rear door lock may not latch properly. As a result, the door could open while driving. Also, if a person tries to forcefully open the right-rear door while the child safety lock is activated, the door lock could become damaged. If this happens, passengers may not be able to open the door from inside the vehicle. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2021-285. Safety Risk: A door that opens while driving could create an increased risk of injury. A door that cannot be opened from inside the vehicle may make it difficult to get out in an emergency. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the right-rear door lock.

• Fuel System#2023672December 15, 2023

  7,531 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2023-353. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.

• Fuel System#2023353June 23, 2023

  18,461 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.

• Brakes#2023076February 17, 2023

  3,431 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the front axle wiring harness could be damaged by contact with the auxiliary oil cooler. If this happens, the vehicle electronic stability program (ESP) and antilock brake system (ABS) may not work correctly. Safety Risk: Antilock brake (ABS) and vehicle stability control (ESP) systems that don't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect, and if necessary, replace the front axle wiring harness. The dealer will also install a protective sleeve.

• Other#2022263May 20, 2022

  49,728 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happens, the eCall system would not work properly when there is a crash or when the SOS button is pressed. Safety Risk: If the eCall system does not work in an emergency situation, there could be a delay in response from emergency services. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

• Seats And Restraints#2021493August 6, 2021

  361 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat. Note: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat. Safety Risk: A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.

• Airbag#2021431July 13, 2021

  28 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the crash sensors in the front doors could disconnect due to a defect with the sensor housings. If this happens, the airbag light will turn on. If this happens during a side-impact crash, the response from the restraint (airbag) system may be delayed. Safety Risk: A delay in the activation of the side airbag, curtain airbag and/or seat belt pretensioner could create an increased the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the crash sensors in both front doors and replace them, if necessary.

• Structure#2021285May 14, 2021

  2,642 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear door locks may not latch properly. As a result, a rear door could open while driving. Also, if a person tries to forcefully open a rear door while the child safety lock is activated, the door lock could be damaged. If this happens, passengers may not be able to open the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Safety Risk: A door that opens while driving could create an increased risk of injury. A door that cannot be opened from inside the vehicle may make it difficult to get out in an emergency. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear door locks.

• Airbag#2021207April 7, 2021

  1,082 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat position switches. As a result, the airbags and seat belt force limiters may not work properly in a crash. Safety Risk: Airbags or seat belts that do not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the seat position switches.

• Electrical#2021064February 12, 2021

  75,231 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this happens, the wrong vehicle location may be transmitted through the eCall system. This could cause emergency responders to be sent to the wrong location. Safety Risk: If the eCall system sends out the wrong location after a crash, there could be a delay in response from emergency services. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

• Accessories#2021041February 1, 2021

  41,731 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.

• Other#2020197May 5, 2020

  1,223 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the symbol on the rear door that indicates the child safety lock setting is incorrect. This could cause a person to set the child safety lock incorrectly. As a result, a child may be able to open a rear door from the inside of the vehicle. Alternatively, it may not be possible for a person to open the rear doors from the inside even if the doors are unlocked. Safety Risk: If the child safety lock is not set correctly, a child may be able to open a rear door while with the vehicle is moving. Alternatively, the wrong setting could delay exiting the vehicle in an emergency. Both of these issues could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to cover the incorrectly embossed lock symbol on the rear doors with the correct labeling.

• Electrical#2020061February 14, 2020

  1,219 units affected

  On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the differential locking module. This could cause the control unit not to detect the correct status of the differential lock. As a result, both the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) systems may turn off. If this happens, a warning message will appear in the instrument cluster. Safety Risk: If the ESP and ABS systems turn off suddenly or do not work properly, under certain road conditions, there could be an increased risk of a loss of control or a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the differential locking module. It will be replaced if necessary.

• Engine#2020026January 24, 2020

  521 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 4.0 liter 8-cylinder gas engine, the oil feed line to the turbochargers could leak. As a result, oil could leak onto hot components in engine compartment. Safety Risk: Oil leaking onto a hot engine components could cause a fire. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the oil feed line to the turbochargers.

• Electrical#2019583November 18, 2019

  442 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the front doors might not be routed correctly. As a result, the wiring could be damaged when the front doors are opened and closed. This could affect different safety systems, including the airbag system, the automatic unlocking of the door in a crash, or the vehicle location in the event of an emergency call. Safety Risk: Safety systems that do not work properly could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to modify the routing of the front door wiring harness. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced.

• Seats And Restraints#2019554November 6, 2019

  3,569 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckles. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the PRE-SAFE and airbag systems may not function properly. Safety Risk: A seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them if necessary.

• Powertrain#2018369July 9, 2018

  4 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the reverse gear speed limiter may not meet design specifications and could allow the vehicle to travel at more than 25 km/h in reverse. If a driver were to steer abruptly while travelling above this speed, the vehicle could become unstable and a vehicle rollover may occur, creating a risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the engine control unit software to limit the speed while travelling in reverse.

• Brakes#2017646December 19, 2017

  33 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the vacuum hose for the brake booster may not have been manufactured to specification which could cause the interior wall of the hose to delaminate. If this occurs, the vacuum supply of the brake booster may be constrained which could lead to increased braking effort by the driver, resulting in longer stopping distances which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the vacuum hose as necessary.

• Powertrain#2017554November 15, 2017

  1,009 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with the Distronic Plus radar brake assist, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may malfunction. This could result in increased brake force application being required, which could increase stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the ESP control unit with new software.

• Steering#2017203April 11, 2017

  954 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the splines of the steering coupling interlock could excessively wear due to insufficient tightening torque of the steering coupling. This could cause the connection between the coupling and shaft to be compromised, which could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering coupling.

• Structure#2017144March 15, 2017

  2 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the Bowden cables between the inner door handles and door locks may be defective. If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the force required to open the door locks might be increased, causing the Bowden cables to break when using the inside handles to unlock the doors. If this occurs, it would be impossible to unlock and open the doors using the inside handles making it difficult for the occupants to exit the vehicle, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the Bowden cables on all four doors.

• Airbag#2012259August 7, 2012

  8 units affected

  On certain units, a molding strip located in the dashboard may have been improperly spot welded to the passenger airbag covering flap. In the event of an airbag deployment, the molding strip could become loose and enter the passenger compartment or impair proper airbag function. This could increase the risk of personal injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will reinforce the connection between the airbag flap and the molding strip.

• Lights And Instruments#2010259August 3, 2010

  114 units affected

  On certain G55 AMG vehicles, the turn signal protective grill for off-road operation may interfere with the luminosity requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Correction: Dealers will install an improved turn signal lamps.

• Fuel System#2009337November 26, 2009

  10 units affected

  On certain vehicles, fuel line quick connectors - located under the vehicle away from the engine compartment - may not have been connected properly during vehicle assembly. A partial dislocation of the quick connector could cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect the connection of the fuel line quick connectors and install a new retaining clamp.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026