Mercedes G-Wagons' Wheels Could Fall Off

Mercedes-Benz is calling back nearly 4,000 electric G580 sport utility vehicles over a serious problem with their wheels.

Faulty bolts could allow the SUVs’ wheels to detach over time, the automaker recently told federal regulators. That puts everyone in the vehicles and sharing roads with them at risk.

“The wheel bolts’ connection to the wheel hub might loosen while driving,” Mercedes-Benz said in a recall notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “This could impair driving stability, which could increase the risk of a crash.”

The recall covers early versions of the electric G580 manufactured between February 26, 2024, and August 19, 2025. The bolts used in those vehicles are not strong enough for the hulking SUV’s mass and torque, according to Mercedes-Benz.

The company plans to notify owners of recalled vehicles by May 22. SUV drivers can, in the meantime, check the NHTSA website to see whether their vehicles are included.

Mercedes-Benz will ask owners of recalled SUVs to bring the cars to authorized service providers for inspection and repair. “An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the wheel bolts on the affected vehicles with a new bolt variant,” the company told NHTSA.

The SUVs are among the priciest, starting at more than $160,000 for the electric versions. Mercedes-Benz earlier this year slashed that price by about $10,000, which some saw as an acknowledgment that buyers were balking at the entry point. The price drop came months after an executive told a German newspaper that people just were not buying the electric G-wagon. “The car is sitting like lead at dealers; it’s a complete flop,” the executive reportedly said.

Mercedes-Benz Drivers: Know Your Lemon Law Rights

This is not the only safety issue for Mercedes-Benz and its customers. 

The company recently announced it is recalling 12,000-plus EQB electric sport utility vehicles due to fire risks associated with their high-voltage battery systems. It marks the second time Mercedes-Benz has called back the 2022-2024 SUVs over the same issue.

Fortunately, Mercedes-Benz drivers in California have some important rights and protections under the state’s lemon law.

The California lemon law generally requires carmakers to perform a wide range of repairs on vehicles while they are under warranty. It also forces manufacturers to buy back vehicles that they are unable or simply refuse to fix. That includes compensating the owner for the vehicle’s purchase price, as well as financing charges, rental car costs, and other related expenses.

There is no specific number of recall requests or attempts that must be made before the buyback or replacement requirement kicks in. An experienced California lemon law attorney can help you understand your rights, explore your options, and take action.

Talk with a San Diego Lemon Law Attorney

If you have been stuck with a defective or malfunctioning vehicle, a San Diego lemon law attorney at Bickel Sannipoli APC can help you fight back.  

Call us at (888) 800-1983 or contact us online to speak with a San Diego lemon law attorney.