2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 Recall: A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic…
NHTSA campaign 17V713000 · Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Nov 14, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG G65 | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G550 | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G63 | 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V713000 (manufacturer number 2017110012). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.