2009–2025 · 15 model years

Mercedes-Benz G 550 recalls & problems by year

53 recalls and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20217 complaints

Most recalls201912 recalls

Crashes reported1in owner complaints

Injuries reported150 deaths

Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year

Model year	NHTSA stars	EPA mpg	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
2025 G 550	—	18 mpg	1	0	0	0	0
2023 G 550	—	14 mpg	3	0	0	0	0
2022 G 550	—	16 mpg	3	2	0	0	0
2021 G 550	—	18 mpg	7	7	1	1	15
2020 G 550	—	14 mpg	8	2	0	0	0
2019 G 550	—	14 mpg	12	5	0	0	0
2018 G 550	—	11–13 mpg	1	0	0	0	0
2017 G 550	—	11–13 mpg	3	1	0	0	0
2016 G 550	—	13 mpg	4	1	0	0	0
2015 G 550	—	13 mpg	2	0	0	0	0
2014 G 550	—	13 mpg	3	1	0	0	0
2013 G 550	—	13 mpg	2	4	0	1	0
2011 G 550	—	13 mpg	1	2	0	0	0
2010 G 550	—	13 mpg	1	0	0	0	0
2009 G 550	—	—	2	1	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

Electrical system6
Engine5
Structure3
Suspension3
Visibility/wiper2
Steering2
Unknown or other2
Latches/locks/linkages2