Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2.0× | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2023 | 6 | 3.2× | 4 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2022 | 2 | 1.3× | 6 | Fuel System | Few |
| 2021 | 2 | 1.6× | 8 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 7 | — | Few |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 8 | Window & Wiper | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median AMG G63 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 recalls
Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Radar
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 AMG G63 and G 580 vehicles. The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features, including the active brake assist, lane keeping assist, and Distronic cruise control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles. The vehicle's electronic stability program (ESP) may display an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock
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.
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.
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles. The air-conditioning system may not have been filled with the correct refrigerant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air-conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024,…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 should you avoid?
None of the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (5), driver assistance (3) and engine & cooling (3). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 had?
18 recalls across 2019–2025. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.