Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 19 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz G 550 (2019–2025).

Complaints
16
Recalls
19
Model years
6
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz G 550 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz G 550 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 G 55000001—
2023 G 55000003—
2022 G 55020003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2021 G 550711157Electrical System
2020 G 55020008Engine
2019 G 550500012Electrical System

Most common Mercedes-Benz G 550 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz G 550 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz G 550 recalls

  • Recall 25V254000Apr 17, 20256,247 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V659000Sep 9, 2024134 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

    Risk: The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V170000Mar 1, 20249 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect refrigerant may leak and increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V880000Dec 21, 202379,676 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V445000Jun 26, 2023143,551 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V097000Feb 17, 202326,116 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V961000Dec 13, 2021139 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V564000Jul 23, 20213 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

  • Recall 21V527000Jul 12, 2021542 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V483000Jun 25, 20214,917 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V353000May 14, 202117,800 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V230000Apr 1, 20218,634 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 20V247000May 1, 20206,659 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V090000Feb 14, 20206,300 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V820000Nov 18, 20192,427 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The damage to certain wires can impact safety features such as the side impact restraint system, the automatic unlocking of the door in the event of a crash, or the vehicle location in the event of an emergency call. These scenarios increases the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V788000Nov 1, 201929,720 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V761000Oct 29, 2018119 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology