Prospective owners of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz G580 should visit a certified service center before any rugged adventures. The luxury car manufacturer has announced a full recall for all 2025 G580 models equipped with EQ Technology, as initially reported by InsideEVs. Per details listed on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site, the existing wheel bolts may permit a wheel to become unsecured or separate entirely from the chassis, impacting a total of 3,734 units currently in circulation.
The documentation from the recall highlights that the wheel bolts in the G580 electric version were not designed to handle the greater weight and elevated torque demands of the battery-powered edition. The NHTSA filing notes that Mercedes-Benz initially employed the identical wheel components and fasteners from conventional G-Class models on this EV, but a review conducted between September 2024 and January 2025 revealed that such bolts might gradually work loose due to frequent off-road use and tire swaps, particularly in the 2025 G580 with EQ Technology lineup. Ultimately, the company determined in its assessment that the possibility of bolt relaxation remains, despite it being improbable during typical driving conditions.
To resolve the problem, affected vehicle owners must schedule a visit to an approved Mercedes-Benz dealership, where technicians will install new bolts at no cost. Notices will be mailed to owners of these high-end electric SUVs, which have a base price of approximately $160,000 for the 2025 edition, beginning in late May. In addition to this issue with the premium off-roader, Mercedes-Benz faced another EV-related recall back in 2021, affecting several hundred EQS electric sedans and S-Class models that permitted dashboard video viewing even when the vehicle was in motion.