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Vehicles/Passenger Cars

2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG Models Recalled for Loss of Drive Power

Agency Publication Date: February 28, 2025
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Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling approximately 2,943 hybrid vehicles from the 2023-2025 model years, including various AMG GT, GLC, S-Class, and SL-Class models. A software error in the high-voltage starter alternator control unit may cause the system to fail, which results in a sudden loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion. Authorized dealers will update the control unit software free of charge to resolve the issue.

Risk

A sudden loss of drive power while driving significantly increases the risk of a crash, as the driver may be unable to maintain speed or safely maneuver through traffic.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG hybrid models including the GT 63 S E Performance, GLC 63 S E Performance, S 63 E Performance, and SL 63 S E Performance. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule a free software update for the high-voltage starter alternator control unit.
  3. For more information, contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and refer to recall number 2025030012.
  4. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for further details regarding recall 25V129.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Software update for the high-voltage starter alternator control unit.

How to: Dealers will update the high-voltage starter alternator control unit software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected Products

Product: 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe
Variants: Hybrid Powertrain

Recall number 25V129

Product: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Performance
Variants: Hybrid Powertrain

Recall number 25V129

Product: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe
Variants: Hybrid Powertrain

Recall number 25V129

Product: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance
Variants: Hybrid Powertrain

Recall number 25V129

Product: 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E Performance
Variants: Hybrid Powertrain

Recall number 25V129

Product: 2024-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 S E Performance
Variants: Hybrid Powertrain

Recall number 25V129

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V129000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealers
Units Affected: 2,943 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 11, 2025
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 2025030012
Agency Last Updated: August 1, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response