RecallPulseUpdated Oct 9, 2026

2023–2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E, Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Coupe +more: Electrical System recall

NHTSA campaign 25V129000 · 2,943 units potentially affected · filed Feb 28, 2025

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.

Why it matters

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.

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
25V129000
Manufacturer no.
2025030012
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Units affected
2,943
Report received
Feb 28, 2025
Owner letters
Apr 11, 2025
Type
Vehicle

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