Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 6,000 vehicles over warning light issue
How car recalls get reported
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officially start car recalls after receiving complaints from consumers.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 6,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue with the warning light, officials said.
A recall notice dated April 17 and posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns of how an incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information – increasing the risk of a crash.
Here’s what drivers should know:
Mercedes-Benz recall over warning light issue
What we know:
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles, according to the NHSTA notice.
It states that the recalled vehicles’ electronic stability program (ESP) can display "an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure." As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the federal vehicle safety requirements, the notice added.
FILE - The Mercedes-Benz logo is displayed at a Mercedes-Benz car dealership on April 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
By the numbers:
A total of 6,247 vehicles have been recalled as part of the issue.
What's next:
Dealers will update the ESP control unit software free of charge, the notice said. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 17, 2025.
Owners can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
How to check if your car is under recall
What you can do:
Drivers can check if their vehicle is under recall by using the NHTSA’s VIN look up tool:
- Go to NHTSA.gov/Recalls
- Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN
- Search for recalls
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle notice, which gives details about the Mercedes-Benz recall. This story was reported from Cincinnati.