CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).
2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 recalls
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Steering Connection Can Wear Loose, Risking Loss of Steering
The steering coupling on certain G-Class vehicles may not have been tightened enough at the factory.
Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some control units in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software.
Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING ON NEW YORK CITY'S WEST SIDE HIGHWAY MY HOOD STARTED TO VIBRATE AND SUDDENLY POPPED OPEN COMPLETELY OBSCURING MY VISION. FORTUNATELY I MANAGED TO PULL OVER WITHOUT INJURY. I SUBSEQUENTLY BROUGHT THE CAR IN EVERY TIME THE HOOD WOULD START TO RATTLE. AFTER A DOZEN ATTEMPTS I GAVE UP AND RECENTLY SOLD THE CAR. I HAVE THE REPAIR ORDERS THAT SHOW THE DOZENS OF TIMES THIS CAR WAS IN REPAIR OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS..
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G63. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 8 MPH, CHANGING LANES TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER EDGE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CORAL GABLE MERCEDES-BENZ, LOCATED ON 300 ALMERIA AVE, CORAL GABLE, FL, 33134. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER LOCATED ON 19191 SW 108 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33157, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 questions
Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63: Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Steering Connection Can Wear Loose, Risking Loss of Steering; Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.