Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V129000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-02-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V129000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,943
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-28
Owners notified
2025-04-11

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe, 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, 2023-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance, and 2024-2025 AMG SL 63 S E Performance vehicles with a hybrid powertrain. A software error may cause the high-voltage starter alternator control unit to fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the high-voltage starter alternator control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030012.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E2025
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe2025
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Coupe2023
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 S E2025 2024
Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E2024 2023
Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+2025
Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 S E2025 2024

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.