The electric Mercedes G-Class has been pulled into a safety recall in Japan, with 513 vehicles affected by a wheel bolt issue.
It’s a small number in global terms, but the detail matters on a vehicle this heavy, powerful and capable of being driven hard both on-road and off it.
The fix is straightforward, with Mercedes replacing the existing wheel bolts with redesigned parts.
At a glance
- Mercedes has issued a Japan-only recall for 513 electric G-Class SUVs.
- The concern involves wheel bolts that may loosen over time during prolonged heavy-load driving.
- Affected vehicles were imported into Japan between September 17, 2024 and July 22, 2025.
Wheel bolts are the focus of the recall
The recall centres on the electric G-Class’s wheel bolts, which may loosen over time if the SUV is used under sustained heavy load.
In the most serious scenario, a wheel could detach, creating an obvious safety risk.
That concern is especially relevant on the electric G-Class because this is not a light-duty urban EV pretending to be rugged.
It’s a substantial SUV with serious torque, off-road hardware and the ability to perform the much-discussed G-Turn manoeuvre.
Those qualities put extra attention on wheel retention, particularly when the vehicle is being driven in demanding conditions.
Japan is the only confirmed market for now
At this stage, the recall applies to Japan only.
The affected vehicles were imported into the country between September 17, 2024 and July 22, 2025.
There’s no confirmed indication here of a wider action in other markets, so owners outside Japan will need to wait for local communication from Mercedes if any further action becomes necessary.
For affected Japanese owners, the remedy is not a software update or an inspection-only campaign.
Mercedes will replace the existing wheel bolts with redesigned components intended to resolve the issue.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | Electric G-Class |
| Affected units | 513 |
| Market | Japan |
| Import period | September 17, 2024 to July 22, 2025 |
| Issue | Wheel bolts may loosen over time during prolonged heavy-load use |
| Potential risk | Wheel detachment in the worst case |
| Remedy | Replacement of existing wheel bolts with redesigned parts |
Recalls are never welcome, but this one appears clearly defined and mechanically simple to address.
For a halo electric off-roader carrying the G-Class badge, dealing with a wheel bolt concern quickly is exactly the kind of unglamorous but essential work that protects confidence in the product.
