2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-711 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels21

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

62%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

New

Recall 26V-198 · Mar 27, 2026 · 3,734 vehicles · 2,324 repaired

Risk. Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to loosen or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: radar

Recall 25V-711 · Oct 17, 2025 · 12 vehicles · 10 repaired

Risk. An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Control module: software

Recall 25V-254 · Apr 17, 2025 · 6,247 vehicles · 5,659 repaired

Risk. An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other G 580 EV year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G 580 EV median. How we score

'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What G 580 EV owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While driving at around 35mph, the recently-installed rear left snow tire on the car popped off and was propelled several hundred feet down the road. Upon reviewing the recall information of the car, it seems likely the indicent was caused by defective wheel bolts.
Complaint 11744778 · Jun 17, 2026
I received a recall notice for this vehicle stating that the wheels may not be safely attached and could come off back in early May. It's been over a month and Mercedes has no solution for the recall at this time. I'm looking to get help with not having to pay my lease since I cannot use the car…
Complaint 11744754 · Jun 17, 2026

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