The problem
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."
The risk
An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050002.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-254 (25V254000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 2025050002 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Component | Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software |
| Report date | April 17, 2025 |
| Owners notified | June 10, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,247 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-254 repair free?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050002.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,247 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.