CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 15 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 recalls
Rear Door May Not Latch, Risking an Open Door While Driving
The right-side rear door latch in these vehicles can have components that prevent the door from latching or opening properly.
Fuel Pump May Shut Off, Causing Loss of Power
The fuel pump in these vehicles may shut down while driving.
Wiring Chafe Can Disable Anti-Lock Brakes and Stability Control
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
A software error in the communication module's SIM card can cause a mobile network connection failure.
Rear seat belts may loosen child seat hold in a crash
Certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG and CLS models have rear seat belt automatic locking retractors that may deactivate early.
Rear doors may not latch or open properly
Certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicles have a defect in the rear door latch.
Air Bags and Seat Belts May Not Deploy in a Crash
A faulty electrical contact in the seat position switch can stop the driver and passenger air bags and the seat belt force limiters from activating properly during a crash.
Most common 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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.
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 it. Not sure exactly what it was but they mentioned something electrical Several months after this error messages began to appear on the dashboard and the car would not start. A tow truck had to take it
The brakes locked up in the vehicle and computer system nearly causing deadly accident.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 questions
Does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550: Rear Door May Not Latch, Risking an Open Door While Driving; Fuel Pump May Shut Off, Causing Loss of Power; Wiring Chafe Can Disable Anti-Lock Brakes and Stability Control; Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash; Rear seat belts may loosen child seat hold in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Engine (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.