2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Differential Recall (22V937)

Recall 22V937 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 in recall 22V937?

The rear axle differential housing may crack, leaking oil onto the road.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG G63 4×4-squared vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may crack, leaking oil onto the road. In addition, the rear axle differential housing may break, resulting in a loss of rear wheel control and drive power.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V937?

Recall 22V937 covers 278 vehicles: 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63.

NHTSA lists 278 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the AMG G63 differential recall?

Yes. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied.

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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040001.

When was recall 22V937 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 22V937 to NHTSA on December 16, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 12, 2023.

This recall was filed 46 months ago. If your AMG G63 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my AMG G63 is part of recall 22V937?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V937 is open on your AMG G63, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 AMG G63 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should AMG G63 owners do about recall 22V937?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V937000 applies to your AMG G63.
2. Do not drive the vehicle. Ask the dealer to arrange a tow and a loaner.
3. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
4. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
5. Keep a simple log of any differential unit symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
6. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
7. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are AMG G63 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the transmission.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the transmission have been filed since recall 22V937 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the transmission

Can recall 22V937 make my AMG G63 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this differential unit recall means their AMG G63 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Transmission problems tend to come back. Harsh shifts, slipping, delayed engagement and sudden loss of drive power often return after a dealer reflashes software or replaces a part, and each return trip to the dealer is another repair attempt on the record.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the AMG G63 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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