2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

12 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (2 reports).

12Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 recalls

Rear Door May Not Latch, Risking an Open Door While Driving

Recall 24V659Sep 9, 2024134 vehicles affected

The right-side rear door latch in these vehicles can have components that prevent the door from latching or opening properly.

Wiring Chafe Can Disable Anti-Lock Brakes and Stability Control

Recall 23V097Feb 17, 202326,116 vehicles affected

The front axle wiring harness on certain vehicles may rub against an oil cooler and become damaged.

Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash

Recall 22V365May 20, 2022242,722 vehicles affected

A software error in the communication module's SIM card can cause a mobile network connection failure.

Fuel leak could cause engine fire

Recall 21V961Dec 13, 2021139 vehicles affected

Particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and the fuel injectors during manufacturing, which can cause fuel to leak from the fuel system.

Fuel Tank May Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 21V564Jul 23, 20213 vehicles affected

The fuel tank on certain vehicles may not have been welded properly during manufacturing.

Rear doors may not latch or open properly

Recall 21V353May 14, 202117,800 vehicles affected

Certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicles have a defect in the rear door latch.

Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location

Recall 21V058Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.

Rear Door Child Lock Label May Show Wrong Status

Recall 20V247May 1, 20206,659 vehicles affected

Certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz G 550 and G63 vehicles have an embossed child safety lock symbol on the rear doors that may show the wrong lock status.

Stability and anti-lock brakes can shut off while driving

Recall 20V090Feb 14, 20206,300 vehicles affected

An electrical resistor in the differential locking module may malfunction.

Door Wiring Can Be Damaged, Affecting Crash Safety Features

Recall 19V820Nov 18, 20192,427 vehicles affected

Front door wiring harnesses on these vehicles may have been routed improperly.

Seat Belt May Not Tighten in a Crash

Recall 19V788Nov 1, 201929,720 vehicles affected

Front seat belts that are properly fastened may be wrongly detected as unbuckled.

Engine May Stall While Driving, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V761Oct 29, 2018119 vehicles affected

A software fault in the Central Powertrain Controller (CPC), the control unit that manages the engine, can cause it to reset while the vehicle is being driven.

Most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Electrical System2
Service Brakes1
Power Train1
Suspension1
Visibility/Wiper1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

What owners report

2025-07-24, Latches/Locks/Linkages
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 Mercedes-Benz service center and was informed there is no recall. I also contacted Mercedes-Benz USA and am awaiting further response. This is a high-end, relatively new vehicle, and a door latch failure o
2023-10-09, Visibility/Wiper
Windshield cracked on its own with no motive
2022-01-17, Electrical System
Lock Differential error message. Mercedes Benz attempted to fix twice but it’s still reporting the error.
2020-05-09, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
MY 2019 G550 HAS BEEN TO MERCEDES DEALERS TWICE FOR A "FRONT/REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" ERROR APPEARING ON THE DISPLAY SCREEN. ALONG WITH THIS IT SHOWS THE ABS AND ESP ARE BE INACTIVE. EACH TIME AT A MERCEDES DEALER THEY REPLACE PARTS AND SAY IT IS FIXED. IT IS NOT FIXED. THIS WEEK I BECAME STRANDED WHEN I PICKED MY DOG UP FROM THE VET AND THIS ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED, ALONG WITH 'ACTIVE DISTANCE ASSIST INOPERATIVE', 'ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTIONS LIMITED', 'BLIND SPOT ASSIST INOPERATIVE', 'STEERING MALFUNCTION INCREASED PHYSICAL EFFORT' ERROR MESSAGES. THE CAR COULD NOT BE STEERED. I TRIED TO TRADE IT IN AT A MERCEDES DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS
2020-04-14, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ G550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V090000 (POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE BRAKES ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE THEN OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT CONTACTED MERCEDES-BENZ OF ONTARIO (3787 E

2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 questions

Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550: Rear Door May Not Latch, Risking an Open Door While Driving; Wiring Chafe Can Disable Anti-Lock Brakes and Stability Control; Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash; Fuel leak could cause engine fire; Fuel Tank May Leak, Creating Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (2), Electrical System (2), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has been fixed?

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