AI Damage2019 Mercedes-Benz G63: common problems
The maker issued 40 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 40
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Mercedes-Benz AG (âÂÂMBAGâÂÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on…
Mercedes-Benz AG (âÂÂMBAGâÂÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2019-2023 A-Class, CLA, E-Class, G-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, and S-Class (177, 118, 238, 463…
- Noises in the steering column area when steering
Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the driver footwell or do they tend to occur in the area of the steering column switch module…
- The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module…
The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module during steering maneuvers See example file in the attachments area…
- Mercedes-Benz AG (âÂÂMBAGâÂÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on…
Mercedes-Benz AG (âÂÂMBAGâÂÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY19-23 A-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQB, G-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class (177…
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the…
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat…
- The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle
The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an extended period of time; the message then disappears of its own accord after…
- Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the software for…
Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the software for the engine control unit in the subject vehicles may not meet current specifications. Any catalytic converter…
- Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain…
Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2018-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and…
- Complaint
Customer complains that CEL is active in instrument cluster. May also report rough running. Cause. Software. Remedy. Please update the ME control unit software. The new software should include 177021216. Ensure that a…
- Complaint The customer may complain of the vehicle not starting after being turned off, a yellow 12v…
Complaint The customer may complain of the vehicle not starting after being turned off, a yellow 12v Battery Warning message in the instrument cluster and/or a CEL that upon investigation points towards one or more…
- Complaint Customer reports illuminated CEL
Additionally no start condition, lack of power, failure to recover from ECO stop, and/or poor acceleration. Cause ⢠Under investigation Remedy Process FSCU and ME codes via guided test. Perform fuel pressure test on…
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that…
NHTSA lists 40 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G63?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 40 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G63?
NHTSA lists 40 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Mercedes-Benz G63 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.