2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with COMMUNICATION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65, potentially affecting up to 51,144 vehicles.
Recall 19V787000 — COMMUNICATION
| 24,226 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Consequence: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23,...
View full details →Recall 17V713000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
| 8,043 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.
Consequence: Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.
View full details →Recall 17V713000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 8,043 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.
Consequence: Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.
View full details →Recall 17V250000 — STEERING
| 10,832 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.
Consequence: The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65.
Safety Rating for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SC-2018110008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Update restraint system control unit software
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 (current)
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 — 0 complaints
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 — 0 complaints
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