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Mercedes-Benz G 550

Model years 2019–2025 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints.

16owner complaints
19recall campaigns
291service bulletins
7model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’19’21’23’25’19’22’25

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20250100 · 0
202400240 · 0
202303270 · 0
202223470 · 0
2021 G 55077571 · 1
202028650 · 0
2019 G 550512710 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system6
  • Engine4
  • Suspension2
  • Service brakes2
  • Fuel/propulsion system2
  • Fuel system, gasoline2
  • Electronic stability control (esc)2
  • Visibility/wiper1

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 18 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 13.1–18.6 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026G 550 SUV · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.A913.612.413.1305
2025G 550 SUV · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.A913.612.413.1305
2024G 550 SUV · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.A917.914.416.3383
2023G 550 SUV · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.A917.914.416.3383
2022G 550 SUV · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.A916.313.715.1354
2021G 550 SUV · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.A913.612.413.1307
2020G 550 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.A918.014.116.3378
2019G 550 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.A918.014.116.3378
2018G 550 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.A718.216.517.5410
2017G 550 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AS719.016.617.9401
2016G 550 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline5.5 L, 8 cyl.AS719.016.517.9401
2015G 550 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline5.5 L, 8 cyl.AS719.916.118.2419
2014G 550 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline5.5 L, 8 cyl.AS720.015.918.2419
2013G 550 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline5.5 L, 8 cyl.AS720.015.918.1416
2012G 550 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline5.5 L, 8 cyl.A720.415.918.4423
2011G 550 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline5.5 L, 8 cyl.A720.616.118.6428
2010G 550 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline5.5 L, 8 cyl.A720.616.118.6428
2009G 550 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline5.5 L, 8 cyl.A720.616.118.6428

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

19 campaigns cover the G 550; the latest 12 are below.

25V254000 · Electronic stability control (esc)17 Apr 2025 · 2025

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G 550, G 580, and AMG G 63 vehicles. The vehicle's electronic stability program (ESP) may display an incorrect warning light during an ESP system failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."

24V659000 · Latches/locks/linkages9 Sept 2024 · 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.

24V170000 · Visibility1 Mar 2024 · 2023

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles. The air-conditioning system may not have been filled with the correct refrigerant.

23V880000 · Fuel system, gasoline21 Dec 2023 · 2022, 2023

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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

23V445000 · Fuel system, gasoline26 Jun 2023 · 2021, 2022

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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

23V097000 · Electrical system17 Feb 2023 · 2019, 2020, 2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and AMG G63 vehicles. The front axle wiring harness may chafe against an oil cooler and become damaged, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

22V365000 · Communication20 May 2022 · 2019, 2020, 2021

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 G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

21V961000 · Fuel system, gasoline13 Dec 2021 · 2019

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, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

21V564000 · Fuel system, gasoline23 Jul 2021 · 2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 vehicles. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.

21V527000 · Air bags12 Jul 2021 · 2020

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. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

21V483000 · Seat belts25 Jun 2021 · 2021

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. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V353000 · Latches/locks/linkages14 May 2021 · 2019, 2020, 2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles. Components within the door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.

NHTSA recalls