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2025 Mercedes-Benz

AMG G63

Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo

Mercedes-Benz AMG G63: best and worst years
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63
2025 photoMrWalkrCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Smog score
4/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 2F (7,001 to 8,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
3 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Standard
  • Leather seats
    Standard
  • Massaging seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Memory seat
    Standard
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Package only

Audio

  • Burmester audioUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view camera
    Standard
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up display
    Package only
  • Night visionUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Parking sensors
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgateUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE33%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER33%
  • SEAT BELTS17%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL17%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.

Mercedes-Benz AMG G63: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

20 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 15, 2026SERVICE BRAKESLI42.10-P-078779

    Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. Vehicle production date prior to December 2025. Cause Although the cause of the vibration is most likely due to excessive lateral runout on the rotor or hub/wheel bearing, the system as a whole needs to be checked for other possible contributors. 1. Prior collision damage. 2. Excessive vehicle sitting times without rotating components. 3. Wheel bearing/hub lateral runout. 4. Wheel mating interface has been overtighte

  • Apr 16, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLI82.10-P-078301

    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the lamp unit is a "closed system". Remedy Headlamp: Remedy 1 Clearing fogged/condensed LED headlamps: 1. Drive vehicle into workshop (temperature higher than +18 °C/+64.4 °F) and connect the exhaust extra

  • Mar 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERLI00.01-P-078887

    Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names, numbers, and how to identify. • Network/wiring architecture groups to baumuster quick reference. • Platform to baumuster quick reference. Cause Information only Remedy Acronyms: • AV = Actual Values • CU = Control Unit • CUL = Control Unit Log • DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code • E-Stand = Fresh-up head unit boot software (fo

  • Feb 24, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYLI98.00-P-078306

    Complaint After removing the transport protection from new vehicles, localized cloudy spots or streaks may appear on the paint surface. These marks are most commonly seen on the hood, fenders, and bumpers and are more noticeable on dark paint colors. Cause Moisture can become trapped under the full transport packaging. This moisture may penetrate the fresh paint, causing the paint layer to swell and result in visible white spots or streaks. Remedy Carefully heat the affected areas using a heat g

  • Feb 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI54.65-P-080132

    Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. Cameras 6. Other Park Topics Cause Various root causes Remedy See attached diagnostic guide.

  • Jan 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI54.70-P-080191

    Complaint Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front. Cause The parking sensors are detecting the front brush guard. Remedy Complaint must be consistently reproducible. NOTE: The parking system serves solely as an aid. Please review both the system function and system limitations as shown in the Operator's Manual. Certain environmental factors can affect system functionality such as hot exhaust gases or extreme heat, sensor interference, or other outside influences or aft

  • Dec 20, 2025POWER TRAINLI27.35-P-080160

    Complaint (Original LI document #: LI27.35-P-079039) Clicking noises from the electro-hydraulic control unit (EHS) when the vehicle is stationary and ECO Start/Stop is active (combustion engine is off). The noise is more noticeable outside the vehicle and in acoustically shielded areas such as closed rooms or garages. Cause The noise in the valve body (EHS) is caused by superimposed pressure peaks acting on the valves. This phenomenon occurs only after a certain running-in period due to the infl

  • Nov 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI68.20-P-080012

    Complaint USB port not functioning properly. Cause Most reported USB port issues are due to improper use or contamination. Note: Any repair costs must be discussed with the customer beforehand. Common external factors identified include: • Fluid intrusion • Broken bushings or physical damage See attachments. Remedy If a component needs replacement but shows no visible external damage, submit a detailed TIPS case only when technical support is required. Include details of all connected external d

  • and 12 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 155k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.