Mercedes-Benz G 550 recalls and problems
19 recalls and 16 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
19
Complaints
16
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
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Mercedes-Benz G 550 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 G 550 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 G 550 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 G 550 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 G 550 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 G 550 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 G 550 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 |
All Mercedes-Benz G 550 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-254 | Apr 17, 2025 | 2025 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles. |
| 24V-659 | Sep 9, 2024 | 2019–2023 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. |
| 24V-170 | Mar 1, 2024 | 2023 | Visibility | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles. |
| 23V-880 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. |
| 23V-445 | Jun 26, 2023 | 2021–2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. |
| 23V-097 | Feb 17, 2023 | 2019–2021 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and AMG G63 vehicles. |
| 22V-365 | May 20, 2022 | 2019–2021 | Communication, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and… |
| 21V-961 | Dec 13, 2021 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450… |
| 21V-564 | Jul 23, 2021 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 vehicles. |
| 21V-527 | Jul 12, 2021 | 2020 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. |
| 21V-483 | Jun 25, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, AMG GT63, 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles. |
| 21V-353 | May 14, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles. |
| 21V-230 | Apr 1, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts, Air Bags, Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Communication, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and… |
| 20V-247 | May 1, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Equipment, Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 20V-090 | Feb 14, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Power Train, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-820 | Nov 18, 2019 | 2019 | Structure, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-788 | Nov 1, 2019 | 2019 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V-761 | Oct 29, 2018 | 2019 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz G 550?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has the most reports (7). Check the 2021 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz G 550 have?
NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz G 550 model years 2019–2023, 2025.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems most often.