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Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV Recall 26V198: Wrong wheel bolts can let a wheel come loose

NHTSA campaign 26V198, reported March 27, 2026, 3,734 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2025 G580 electric vehicles may have been built with incorrect wheel bolts. If a bolt is wrong, a wheel can loosen or even detach from the vehicle while driving, which raises the risk of a crash.

Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the wheel bolts at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. If you have questions, you can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2026040008.

You can check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN on NHTSA.gov, where recall VINs became searchable on April 2, 2026. If your VIN shows an open recall, schedule the free repair with a dealer as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V198Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G580 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Risk
Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to loosen or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wheel bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026040008. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV2025