2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Stability Control Software Recall (25V254)

Recall 25V254 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 in recall 25V254?

The vehicle's electronic stability program (ESP) may display an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles. The vehicle's electronic stability program (ESP) may display an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."

Is it safe to drive a 2025 G 550 with recall 25V254?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your G 550 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the software, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V254?

Recall 25V254 covers 6,247 vehicles: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63; 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550; 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV.

NHTSA lists 6,247 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the G 550 stability control software recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050002.

When was recall 25V254 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 25V254 to NHTSA on April 17, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 17, 2025.

This recall was filed 17 months ago. If your G 550 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my G 550 is part of recall 25V254?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V254 is open on your G 550, 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 2025 G 550 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 G 550 owners do about recall 25V254?

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 25V254000 applies to your G 550.
2. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. 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.
4. Keep a simple log of any software symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 G 550 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the driver assistance.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the driver assistance have been filed since recall 25V254 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 5 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the driver assistance. 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.

• 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63: 3 complaints in total, 1 about the driver assistance
• 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
• 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance

Can recall 25V254 make my G 550 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Driver assistance systems such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and adaptive cruise rely on software and sensors. Phantom braking or a system that shuts off can be dangerous, and these complaints often return after an update.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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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