The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V937000·Announced 2022-12-16

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2022 AMG G63 Due to Rear Axle Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 278 2022 AMG G63 vehicles because the rear axle differential housing may crack or break, potentially causing loss of control.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle differential housing breakage) that results in loss of rear wheel control and drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022 AMG G63 4x4-squared vehicles. The recall involves 278 vehicles where the rear axle differential housing may crack, leaking oil onto the road. In more severe cases, the housing may break, resulting in a loss of rear wheel control and drive power.

A loss of rear wheel control and drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, differential oil leaking onto the road can increase the risk of a crash for other drivers.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle, as necessary, free of charge. The MBUSA Customer Assistance Center will assist owners to make arrangements with their authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the vehicle towed for inspection. Towing and loaner vehicles or alternate transportation, where available, will be offered at no cost to the customer. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
278

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMG G63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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