Mercedes-Benz G550 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 26 recalls and 23 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz G550 (model years 2009–2011, 2013–2023, 2025). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by engine (4 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (12).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz G550 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 of 15 | |
| Engine | 4 | 2 of 15 | |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 of 15 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 1 of 15 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 26 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V659000 | Sep 9, 2024 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock | 2019–2023 | 134 |
| 24V170000 | Mar 1, 2024 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system | 2023 | 9 |
| 23V880000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2022–2023 | 79,676 |
| 23V445000 | Jun 26, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2021–2022 | 143,551 |
| 23V097000 | Feb 17, 2023 | Electrical system: wiring | 2019–2021 | 26,116 |
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Electrical system: software | 2019–2021 | 242,722 |
| 22V168000 | Mar 18, 2022 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software | 2014 | 22 |
| 21V961000 | Dec 13, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail | 2019 | 139 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 2 complaints; 15 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.