Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: AMG G63 4x4-squared Recalled for Rear Axle Differential Housing Failure

Agency Publication Date: December 16, 2022

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 278 of its 2022 AMG G63 4x4-squared vehicles because the rear axle differential housing may crack or break. If the housing cracks, oil can leak onto the road, and if it breaks, the driver could lose control of the rear wheels and lose drive power. Owners are being instructed to stop driving these vehicles immediately until a free repair is performed by an authorized dealer. Mercedes-Benz will provide free towing and loaner vehicles while the repair is being completed.

Risk

A broken rear axle differential housing can cause a complete loss of rear wheel control and drive power, while leaking oil can create a slick surface on the road; both situations significantly increase the risk of a crash. Because of this critical safety risk, owners must not drive or ride in the vehicle until it has been inspected and repaired.

What You Should Do

Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.
Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking the model and year: this recall specifically impacts 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 4x4-squared vehicles.
Contact the Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-367-6372 to arrange for your vehicle to be towed to an authorized dealer for inspection.
Confirm with your dealer that the rear axle inspection and any necessary replacement will be performed free of charge.
Inquire with your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer about available loaner vehicles or alternate transportation, which will be provided at no cost to you during the repair process.
For additional information, you may reference Mercedes-Benz recall number 2023040001.
Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for further questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of the rear axle.

How to: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to arrange for free towing and an inspection/replacement of the rear axle differential housing.

Option 2: Other Action

Towing and loaner vehicle provision.

How to: Contact the MBUSA Customer Assistance Center to arrange for free towing and alternate transportation/loaner vehicles where available.

Affected Products

Product: 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 4x4-squared

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V937000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Sold By: authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers

Units Affected: 278 vehicles(278% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: May 12, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 2023040001

Agency Last Updated: February 11, 2025

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking the model and year: this recall specifically impacts 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 4x4-squared vehicles.

Contact the Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-367-6372 to arrange for your vehicle to be towed to an authorized dealer for inspection.

Confirm with your dealer that the rear axle inspection and any necessary replacement will be performed free of charge.

Inquire with your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer about available loaner vehicles or alternate transportation, which will be provided at no cost to you during the repair process.

For additional information, you may reference Mercedes-Benz recall number 2023040001.

Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for further questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of the rear axle.

How to: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to arrange for free towing and an inspection/replacement of the rear axle differential housing.

Option 2: Other Action

Towing and loaner vehicle provision.

How to: Contact the MBUSA Customer Assistance Center to arrange for free towing and alternate transportation/loaner vehicles where available.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V937000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Sold By: authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers

Units Affected: 278 vehicles(278% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: May 12, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 2023040001

Agency Last Updated: February 11, 2025