While driving at around 35mph, the recently-installed rear left snow tire on the car popped off and was propelled several hundred feet down the road. Upon reviewing the recall information of the car, it seems likely the indicent was caused by defective wheel bolts.
The worst 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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- Wheels2
Recalls 3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- 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 on April 2, 2026.
Recall number 26V198000 · Recall details
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 AMG G63 and G 580 vehicles. The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features, including the active brake assist, lane keeping assist, and Distronic cruise control.
- Risk
- An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025110002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning October 24, 2025.
Recall number 25V711000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module: software
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 25V254000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV 51
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Tech
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Cause Internal failure of the scroll wheel within the AC compressor
- Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- CEL light on with no drivability concerns
- 1. "Perform vehicle handover" in the workshop menu to start the maintenance computer for service A/B...
- After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the...
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What 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I received a recall notice for this vehicle stating that the wheels may not be safely attached and could come off back in early May. It's been over a month and Mercedes has no solution for the recall at this time. I'm looking to get help with not having to pay my lease since I cannot use the car safely.
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Questions about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV, close to a typical G 580 EV model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV?
Wheels, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV have?
3 recalls, covering wheels, forward collision avoidance and electronic stability control (esc).
Was there a recall on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV wheels?
Yes, 1 recall: 26V198000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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