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Mercedes-Benz G550

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

26

Active records

Recalls

28

Active records

TSBs

214

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

15

Crashes

1

Fires

2

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz G550

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Access/entry issue

8

Condition issue

8

Operating state

6

Engine behavior

3

Performance issue

3

Reporting mechanism

3

Steering behavior

3

Thermal issue

3

Braking behavior

2

Driver assistance issue

2

Vibration/harshness

2

Communication/network issue

1

Electrical issue

1

Fluid issue

1

Lighting behavior

1

Noise

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Safety restraint issue

1

Smell

1

Starting behavior

1

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550

Filed Oct 3, 2026


The vehicle has fuel smell coming thru cabin vents. Opening the hood the vehicle also has strong fuel smell in engine bay. The hose supplying the fuel rails is cracked and damaged and does not have any heat sheild to prevent the hose from deteriorating.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550

Filed Oct 1, 2026


Front Door harness rubs and frays causing the wires to short out. The front windows and door locks work intermittently. SRS failure lights up on dash.

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G550

Filed Sep 25, 2026


Fire

I was driving on XXX in [XXX] on my way home from picking up my son from [XXX], when I noticed smoke coming from the dash while my suspension light came on. The right side of my car went down. A large amount of smoke started filling the car. I immediately tried to pull over, and as the car slowed, I told my son to get out of the truck and run far away. Once I made a stop, I was able to exit the car as well. I called Mercedes-Benz roadside assistance and the fire department. The fire department…

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550

Filed Jan 11, 2026


On this vehicle the oil pump-oil control valve has malfunctioned. The vehicle has 54000 miles on it and the repair costs $8500. The part is only $300 but the transmission must be removed to repair the vehicle. The safety of people is not compromised by the part. The malfunction has been confirmed by the dealer. The malfunction has been reported to mercedes, the warranty company also. The check engine light came on and notified us there was a problem.

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550

Filed Jul 24, 2025


The driver-side door latch on my 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 is malfunctioning. The door fails to securely close or stay latched, even when shut firmly. This poses a serious safety hazard while driving, as the door may open unexpectedly during motion or remain partially ajar. I have not been involved in any accidents, and the vehicle is well maintained. The issue seems mechanical in nature and affects the structural integrity of the door and its latching mechanism. I contacted an authorized…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550

Filed Aug 7, 2024


See attached document for complaint

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550

Filed Jul 22, 2024


The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550

Filed Jun 5, 2024


Shortly after purchasing a new Mercedes Benz 2021 G550 on [XXX], the SUV started having electrical problems. During early 2022 the vehicle shut off while at a red light and would not restart until a few minutes later. No warning light or error message was seen and when taken to the dealership they could not find anything wrong. Several months later the vehicle stopped/stalled almost causing an accident on the highway. This time the dealership did find something wrong and repaired or replaced…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550

Filed Jan 17, 2024


The brakes locked up in the vehicle and computer system nearly causing deadly accident.

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G550

Filed Nov 7, 2023


The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to close securely after entering the vehicle. The contact tied a cable around the front driver's side door and headrest to keep the door closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side door lock actuator and release cable were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.