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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V129📅 Mar 3, 2025

2023–2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ & 2024–2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 S E + 4 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V129000
Manufacturer recall #
2025030012
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,943
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 11, 2025
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V129 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V129?

2023–2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ & 2024–2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 S E + 4 more. 2,943 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.