Wrong ESP warning light and a front radar that can fail (2025 G-Class)

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Engine / equipment: Model-year 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463A), including the electric G 580
Period mentioned: 2024–2025
Symptoms: If the ESP fails, the cluster shows the wrong warning light; automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist or Distronic stop working.
Possible cause described: Two US recalls: 25V-254 (6,247 2025 G 550, G 580 and AMG G 63), because the wrong warning light may come on when the ESP fails (the ESP control unit software is updated), and 25V-711 (a few 2025 G 580 and AMG G 63), because the circuit board of the front short-range radar sensor may fail, leaving the car without automatic emergency braking, active brake assist, lane keeping assist or Distronic (the sensor is replaced).
Check for the garage: Ask a Mercedes dealer by VIN whether both campaigns have been done.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Ask a Mercedes dealer by VIN whether both campaigns have been done.

What are the symptoms?

If the ESP fails, the cluster shows the wrong warning light; automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist or Distronic stop working.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Mercedes-Benz
Engine / equipment: Model-year 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463A), including the electric G 580
Period mentioned: 2024–2025

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