Vehicle recall 18V457000 · July 10, 2018
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65
These vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software. While in reverse, any abrupt changes in steering while exceeding 16 MPH may cause the vehicle to become unstable.
- Consequence
- An unstable vehicle in reverse gear can lead to a vehicle rollover, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V457000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 10, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018070007
- Owner notification
- August 3, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 (2017): 2017
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