"Mercedes-Benz has issued a voluntary recall for 3,734 G580 with EQ Technology models sold in the United States to make things right. The company admits that it didn't account for the higher weight and torque output of the electric G-Class, and that the issue is not as bad as it sounds."
"During testing, the luxury brand found that the problematic bolts, which were successfully used on the combustion-powered G-Class models in the past, may loosen over time. However, it's important to note that this can only happen under a combination of multiple extreme driving conditions, together with a high number of wheel changes over the car's lifetime."
"Mercedes-Benz said that its analysis found that these conditions are unlikely to occur under real-world operating scenarios. That being said, the automaker decided to recall potentially affected vehicles."
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,734 G-Class electric SUVs due to a potential issue with wheel bolts loosening over time. The company acknowledged that it did not adapt the wheel bolts for the higher weight and torque of the electric models. The recall affects vehicles built between February 2024 and August 2025. Although the issue is not severe under normal conditions, the automaker decided to take precautionary measures. Owners will need to have new bolts installed and torqued to specifications at their dealerships.
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