Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC on February 28, 2025; 10 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: propulsion system
NHTSA campaign 25V129000 · reported February 28, 2025 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 2,943 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.