Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall R/2025/083: Manufacturing Of Automatic Transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2502 / 2790013
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class vehicles built between 12 February 2025 and 13 February 2025. Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain G-Class (465 platform) vehicles the inner surface of the housing of the automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the automatic transmission and oil cooler on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain G-Class (465 platform) vehicles the inner surface of the housing of the automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2502 - Manufacturing of automatic Transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT Defect: Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain G-Class (465 platform) vehicles the inner surface of the housing of the automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT might not meet specifications. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the automatic transmission and oil cooler on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: manufacturing of automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the automatic transmission and oil cooler on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
G Class built between 12 February 2025 and 13 February 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2502 / 2790013 or the DVSA reference R/2025/083. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| G ClassWheel bolt variant | Book soon | R/2026/140 | |
| G Class, G Class 4X4�Housing of the rear axle transmission | Book soon | R/2023/358 | |
| G ClassFilling of air conditioning refrigerant | Low | R/2024/150 | |
| AMG GT, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform | Urgent | R/2023/223 | |
| G ClassOn affected vehicles the oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2023/171 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2025/009 on 24 Jan 2025, for propeller shaft weld seam. The one launched after it was R/2025/124 on 3 Apr 2025, for processor Starter/Generator. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/083, launched 4 March 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.